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Exhibit E
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<br /> (e) A plan or schedule indicating how and when reclamation will be implemented Such plan or schedule shall
<br /> not be tied to any specific date but shall be tied to implementation or completion of different stages of the
<br /> mining operation as described in Sub-section 6.4.4(1)(e). The plan or schedule shall include: (i)an
<br /> estimate of the periods of time which will be required for the various stages or phases or reclamation; (ii) a
<br /> description of the size and location of each area to be reclaimed during each phase;and, (iii) an outline of
<br /> the sequence in which each stage or phase of reclamation will be carried out. [Note: The schedule need
<br /> not be separate and distinct from the Reclamation Plan,but may be incorporated therein]
<br /> Given the nature of concurrent reclamation,the general plan or schedule as to how and when reclamation will be
<br /> implemented is,in part,discussed in Exhibit D: Mining Plan(with respect to the annual pit progression and
<br /> concurrent reclamation activity); and,in Items(a)through(d), above.
<br /> In addition, Table E-1: Reclamation Sequence and Projected Material Balance demonstrates the manner(e.g.,
<br /> sequence)in which life-of-mine reclamation activities will proceed(through closure),and it further shows that
<br /> growth medium salvage,stockpiling, and re-placement volumes are adequate to facilitate full reclamation of the
<br /> "affected area",in its entirety.
<br /> (f) A description of each of the following: (i)final grading—specify maximum anticipated slope gradient or
<br /> expected ranges thereof; (ii)seeding-specify types,mixtures,quantities,and expected times of seeding;
<br /> (iii)fertilization—if applicable,specify types,mixtures,quantities, and time of application; (iv)
<br /> revegetation-specify types of trees,shrubs,etc.,quantities,size and location;and, (y)topsoiling-specify
<br /> anticipated minimum depth or range of depths for those areas where topsoil will be replaced.
<br /> CSC provides the following discussion relative to each of the specified topics, and notes that each is addressed in
<br /> greater detail within Item(d),above, and/or other supporting Exhibits to this application.
<br /> (1) Final Grading-The maximum anticipated slope gradient for the reclaimed areas is anticipated to be a
<br /> nominal 5H:1 V.In general,CSC anticipates utilizing the 511: 1V slope gradient on all pit perimeter
<br /> areas. CSC will employ a 3H: 1V slope gradient in conjunction with those mined areas which encroach
<br /> upon or abut easements,rights-of-way,and/or physical structures such as oil and gas wells, and tank
<br /> installations,etc. In this regard,all such features are specifically subject to"structure agreements",as per
<br /> Rule 6.4.19-Permanent Man-Made Structures. CSC anticipates that certain features may be subject to
<br /> specific lease language(limitations)which may address the operator's obligations with respect to
<br /> setbacks and/or slope gradients in greater detail. One specific exception to the nominal 3H: 1V slope
<br /> gradient will be the(reclaimed)Process Discard Stockpile(PDS),which will be reduced to a lower
<br /> gradient 5H:1 V to more appropriately reflect a stable post-reclamation slope gradient for the fine-grained
<br /> material.
<br /> (2) Seeding Details as to the specific types,mixtures, quantities, and expected times of seeding are provided
<br /> under Item(d), above.
<br /> (3) Fertilization,as discussed in Item(d), is not planned as a component of the revegetation process. CSC
<br /> anticipates that the nutrient value contained within the growth medium itself, in combination with
<br /> mulching during the seeding activity, will be sufficient to re-establish a rangeland vegetation density
<br /> generally consistent with the surrounding area.
<br /> (4) Revegetation-The revegetation process is discussed in detail in Item(d), above,with respect to the
<br /> planned grasses and legumes to be introduced. CSC notes that neither trees nor shrubs are a component
<br /> of the revegetation process. This is generally consistent with the pre-mining conditions.
<br /> Colorado Sand Company II,LLC
<br /> Kersey Mine Construction Material Regular(112)Operation Reclamation Permit Application
<br /> June 7,2024
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