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approached the vicinity of the site and represent a growing need for both construction <br /> materials and water storage facilities. <br /> (c) A description of how the Reclamation Plan will be implemented to meet each <br /> applicable requirement of Section 3.1. <br /> The Operator will carry reclamation to completion with reasonable diligence. Each phase <br /> of reclamation will be generally completed within one to two years from completion of <br /> mining, but not more than five years from the date the Operator informs the Board or Office <br /> that final reclamation has commenced. <br /> Section 3.1.5 Reclamation Measures Material Handling: <br /> Grading will be performed to help control erosion and siltation of the affected lands through <br /> phased mining, implementing good operation techniques to handle material as little as <br /> possible, and vegetation of stockpiles remaining in place for more than 180 days. <br /> Although the use of erosion protection devices is not anticipated, if deemed necessary by <br /> the operator at the time of excavation, silt fence, haybale dams or other erosion control <br /> devices will be installed. Backfilling and grading will be completed as soon as feasible <br /> after the mining process is complete for each phase. <br /> Maximum slopes and slope combinations will be compatible with the configuration of <br /> surrounding conditions and selected land use. Mining will occur at a 3:1 slope. Reclaimed <br /> slopes in the water storage reservoir will not be steeper than a 3:1 ratio and will be shaped <br /> by a bulldozer to remove rills caused by precipitation. Any gaps in the slope will be filled <br /> with fill materials and construction methods that will insure stability. The upland area will <br /> be reclaimed to grades consistent with pre-mining drainage patterns. <br /> The operator will backfill using fill material generated on-site, or imported inert fill <br /> generated outside the permit area. If any inert off-site material is used as backfill, a <br /> notarized letter will be submitted to the Division as required by Section 3.1.5(9) of the <br /> MLRB Construction Material Rules and Regulations. <br /> It is not anticipated that mining will uncover any refuse or acid-forming or toxic producing <br /> materials, however if any such materials are encountered the operator will take precaution <br /> to handle the materials in a manner that will control unsightliness and protect the drainage <br /> system. <br /> Drill or auger holes that are part of the mining operation shall be plugged with non- <br /> combustible material, which shall prevent harmful or polluting drainage. Any test pits, soils <br /> boring holes, or monitoring wells not located within the mine excavation limits will be <br /> plugged as soon as it can be confirmed that they are no longer needed for the operation. <br /> Mined material to be disposed of within the affected area will be handled in such a manner <br /> to prevent any unauthorized release of pollutants to the surface drainage system. No <br /> unauthorized release of pollutants to groundwater shall occur from any materials mined, <br /> handled or disposed of within the permit area. <br /> Monarch-DENM—Gravel Mine—MLRB 112 Permit Application <br /> Exhibit E-2 <br />