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Exhibit E <br /> Page 2 <br /> eliminating the potential for adverse erosional effect(s)normally anticipated with more natural run-on and/or run-off <br /> conditions. Side-slopes associated with pit perimeters and/or encountered utility(and other)easements will be <br /> established at a minimum 3H:1 V(and in some instances,as low as 5H:IV)to ensure long-term stability(as the post- <br /> mining slopes will be at or greater than natural angle of repose for the sand matrix). This will facilitate ease of <br /> movement and overall accessibility(throughout the area)by livestock,again consistent with the prescribed(formal) <br /> post-mining land use designation of rangeland. To the extent such remain present at end of LOM,existing ranch <br /> access and/or oil and gas service roads will be either maintained in,or restored to, their approximate original <br /> configuration(s). In general,mine planning has strived to minimize impacts on existing features and/or incorporate <br /> "avoidance"where feasible. <br /> (a) Reclamation Measures for Other Features <br /> Because the Project will employ open-cut mining only,there will be no waste rock dumps nor any underground <br /> mine openings associated with the Kersey Mine Project. The process discard stockpile(PDS)will remain present <br /> following the completion of mining activities;however, it is anticipated that slope reduction(to a minimum 5H:1 V <br /> configuration)will be carried out on the feature at the time of mine closure. <br /> Pit perimeter diversions(largely present in the form of safety berms)will be removed as a component of crest <br /> reduction when establishing the minimum slope gradient(which may range from 3H:1 V to as low as 5H:1 V, <br /> dependent on localized conditions/constraints)along pit perimeter and/or utility(and other)easements. To the extent <br /> (internal)minor seepage routing or other"diversion"features are present, such features will be removed in <br /> conjunction with concurrent reclamation efforts,ensuring that the post-mining pit floor will serve as the primary <br /> infiltration feature.Post-mining topography will ostensibly reflect a relatively minor(i.e.,<2%)but consistent <br /> gradient(to the southeast);however, all mined-out areas will be effectively "lowered"(typically,by as much as 30 <br /> ft.)across the pit area(s),with localized areas generally reflective of the vertical extent of sand resource extracted. <br /> It is anticipated that standard 4-strand barbed wire fencing will be installed by or in cooperation with the Wells <br /> Ranch LLC prior to initiation of operations(to preclude cattle access to the active mining area)on a to-be- <br /> determined basis,and throughout the LOM.Planned exclusion of cattle from each given reclaimed area will <br /> continue for a five-year duration or until bond release(full or partial),after which the subject area will be returned to <br /> Wells Ranch LLC with no further restrictions. Thus, it is anticipated that the success rate for long-term revegetation <br /> and site stabilization will be proportionately increased. <br /> (b) A comparison of the proposed post-mining land use to other land uses in the vicinity and to adopted state <br /> and local land use plans and programs. In those instances where the post-mining land use is for industrial, <br /> residential,or commercial purposes and such use is not reasonably assured,a plan for revegetation shall be <br /> submitted Appropriate evidence supporting such reasonable assurance shall be submitted. <br /> The proposed(formal)post-mining land use of the Permit Area is"rangeland";however,the Permit Area is <br /> currently subject to"mixed use"(e.g., a dual use in the form of oil and gas activity)and such activity may continue <br /> following cessation of mining. Surrounding areas(generally comprised of abutting portions of the Wells Ranch LLC <br /> holdings)exhibit similar and/or compatible land uses,with grazing(in conjunction with oil and gas production) <br /> prevalent throughout the surrounding area(refer to Exhibit A-3,General Site Location,and Exhibit A-5,Mine <br /> Access Route,for maps depicting surrounding land use). <br /> Colorado Sand Company II, LLC <br /> Kersey Mine Construction Material Regular(112)Operation Reclamation Permit Application <br /> June 7,2024 <br />