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Exhibit E <br /> Page 11 <br /> As stated in Item(iii), above,no trees or shrubs are to be planted. All revegetation activities will be <br /> focused on re-establishment of the rangeland grass species. The subject site, in its pre-mining condition, <br /> has no established trees of any species at any location within or immediately proximal to the Permit <br /> Area. <br /> • Seed Application Method <br /> The seed application rate depicted in Table E-2 is,as noted,for a drill seeding application method. <br /> However,CSC will monitor the ongoing results of concurrent reclamation efforts,to include ongoing <br /> consultation with Weld County and/or DRMS,to ascertain the optimal(most effective)seed application <br /> method for the desired post-mining rangeland use. <br /> In the event broadcast seeding is determined to be a more technically or logistically appropriate method, <br /> seed application rates will be doubled, as per Rule 6.3.4(1)(iv)and a Technical Revision will be <br /> submitted for approval prior to the onset of reclamation activities,with the reclamation bond amount <br /> being accordingly adjusted at such time. At this juncture, CSC proposes to utilize a drill seeding method, <br /> and that is accordingly depicted in Exhibit L: Reclamation Costs. <br /> In those areas where seedbed preparation may involve discing(i.e.,the former plant site area and waste <br /> stockpile areas), seedbed will be considered sufficiently roughened to accept and hold(drilled) seed <br /> application. However, in the remaining pit areas where "growth medium"is placed and graded,the <br /> seedbed will be either raked or harrowed to further ensure seed retention. Both types of locations will be <br /> subject to crimping/mulching immediately thereafter. <br /> Mulching: CSC will employ straw crimping in conjunction with seed application, utilizing two(2)tons <br /> per acre of certified weed free straw, over the entirety of the site. Crimping will be accomplished via <br /> discing.As earlier noted,no fertilizer application is proposed,and all areas will be subject to natural <br /> revegetation processes(i.e.,there will be no irrigation). <br /> Colorado Sand Company II, LLC <br /> Kersey Mine Construction Material Regular(112)Operation Reclamation Permit Application <br /> June 7,2024 <br />