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6.4.5 Exhibit E <br /> Reclamation Plan <br /> Reclamation to agricultural land will occur following mining at the site. Slopes will be <br /> returned to a 3H:1V slope or flatter when mining has concluded,thus allowing for reclamation <br /> to immediately follow mining as the site progresses. As topsoil, waste rock and overburden are <br /> removed from the working face,they will be stockpiled for future reclamation use. <br /> Throughout mining, slopes will be maintained at a 3H:1V minimum, except for the active <br /> mine face. The active mine face will have a highwall that is no greater than 1000 feet in length. <br /> Waste rock and overburden will be placed on the pit floor as quantity allows. Six inches of <br /> topsoil will be replaced on affected surfaces. If necessary, surfaces will be roughened prior to <br /> seeding. All materials used for backfilling will be generated from onsite sources. Onsite topsoil <br /> will be adequate for reclamation purposes. No importation of materials for reclamation <br /> purposes will be necessary. All disturbed areas, including the processing area,will have all <br /> stockpiles and mobile equipment removed. The area will be backfilled to a 3H:1V or shallower <br /> and the surface will be scarified. Following that, six inches of topsoil will be replaced on <br /> affected surfaces and then the site will be reseeded with the forage grass listed above. <br /> Fremont Paving and Redi Mix, Inc.will use winter wheat, millet or sorghum to seed the <br /> property. The seed will be decided on by the site conditions at the time of reclamation. Any of <br /> the three would do well in this soil type and climate. <br /> All mining structures, including interior haul roads and stormwater diversion structures, <br /> will be reclaimed following all mining operations. All buildings that are brought in for the <br /> project are portable control vans and will be removed following reclamation. The home and <br /> outbuildings onsite may be removed upon the owner's request as the site develops. <br /> Throughout the mining area, salvageable surface material will be removed and <br /> stockpiled for use in final reclamation. Upon commencement of reclamation,the area will be <br /> monitored for noxious weeds. Fremont Paving and Redi Mix, Inc. will implement appropriate <br /> methods to manage weed growth and will work with the Pueblo County Weed Control Program <br /> for recommendations in the event noxious weeds develop. <br />