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Reclamation Permit Application Package (111) <br /> Exhibit D—Reclamation Plan <br /> SH-71 Passing Lanes Revision Date: March 01, 2022 Page 4 of 6 <br /> CDOT Project Number: STA 0712-019 <br /> IHC Scott Project Number: 22406 <br /> the office shall set the matter for a hearing before the board for permit revocation and forfeiture of the <br /> financial warranty. <br /> (4) Reclamation plans and their implementation are required on all affected lands and shall conform to <br /> the following requirements: <br /> (a) Grading shall be carried on so as to create a final topography appropriate to the final post-extraction <br /> land use selected in accordance with paragraph (m)of this subsection (4). <br /> (b)If earth dams are constructed to impound water, the formation of such impoundments will not damage <br /> adjoining property or conflict with water pollution laws, rules, or regulations of the federal government or <br /> the state of Colorado or with any local government pollution ordinances. <br /> (c) An operator shall demonstrate that all mined material disposed of within the affected area and all <br /> affected areas to be reclaimed as part of the approved application will not result in any unauthorized <br /> release of pollutants to the surface drainage system. <br /> (d)No unauthorized release of pollutants to groundwater shall occur from any materials mined, handled, <br /> or disposed of within the permit area. <br /> (e)All refuse shall be disposed of in a manner that controls unsightliness or the deleterious effects of such <br /> refuse. <br /> (f) In those areas where revegetation is part of the reclamation plan, land shall be revegetated so that a <br /> diverse, effective, and long-lasting vegetative cover is established that is capable of self-regeneration <br /> and is at least equal, with respect to the extent of cover, to the natural vegetation of the surrounding area. <br /> Species chosen for revegetation shall be compatible for the proposed post-extraction land use and shall be <br /> of adequate diversity to establish successful reclamation. <br /> (g) Where it is necessary to remove overburden to mine the construction material, topsoil shall be removed <br /> and segregated from other spoil. If such topsoil is not replaced on a backfill area within a period of time <br /> short enough to avoid deterioration of the topsoil, vegetative cover or other means shall be employed so <br /> that such topsoil is preserved from wind and water erosion, remains free of contamination, and is in a <br /> useable condition for sustaining vegetation when restored during reclamation. If, in the discretion of the <br /> board, such topsoil is of insufficient quantity or of poor quality for sustaining vegetation or if other strata <br /> can be shown to be more suitable for vegetation requirements, the operator shall remove,segregate, and <br /> preserve in a like manner such other strata which are best able to support vegetation. <br /> (h)Disturbances to the prevailing hydrologic balance of the affected land and of the surrounding area and <br /> to the quality and quantity of water in surface and groundwater systems,both during and after the mining <br /> operation and during reclamation, shall be minimized. Nothing in this paragraph (h)shall be construed to <br /> allow the operator to avoid compliance with other statutory provisions governing well permits and <br /> augmentation requirements and replacement plans when applicable. <br /> (i)Areas outside of the affected land shall be protected from slides or damage occurring during the mining <br /> operation and reclamation. <br /> (j) All surface areas of the affected land, including spoil piles, shall be stabilized and protected so as to <br /> effectively control erosion. <br /> (k) All affected areas to be seeded or to receive transplants shall be seeded or transplanted using <br /> reclamation practices and techniques acceptable to the office. Planting methods include seedbed and seed <br /> preparation and soil amendments appropriate to the topography,physical and chemical characteristics of <br /> soil, and selected plant species adequate to give the best chance for successful reclamation. <br /> FIRC4S"COTT <br />