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EXHIBIT E <br /> 2.0 Proactive Measures Supporting Reclamation During Active Mining: <br /> Reclamation Activities that take place before mining of any ground. <br /> Reclamation Time Time-frame Key Activities and Details Equipment Personnel Deliverables/Outcomes <br /> Step Of <br /> Year <br /> 2.0 Proactive Year Up to 1 2.1 Soil Management,Erosion and Sediment Control Soil Management,Erosion Soil Management,Erosion Soil Management,Erosion <br /> round month of • 2.1.1 Topsoil Preservation:Remove and stockpile and Sediment Control and Sediment Control and Sediment Control <br /> Measures for disturbance topsoil separately for use in reclamation.Ensure Silt Fencing Environmental Reduced erosion and <br /> per mining it's stored in a way that maintains its fertility and Geotextiles Technician sediment control <br /> Reclamation block. structure. Erosion Control Blankets Detailed log of all <br /> • 2.1.2 Surface Water Management:Design Coir Logs Mining Crew activities <br /> During Active drainage systems to manage surface water flow and Track-out matts <br /> reduce erosion potential. Vegetation Management- Vegetation Management <br /> Mining • 2.1.3 Dust and Erosion Reduction:Track out mats Vegetation Management- Noxious Weed Management -Noxious Weed <br /> for all major road entrances and exits.Reduction of Noxious Weed Management Environmental Management <br /> dust with water spraying,Use of silt fencing and coir Water Trucks Technician Reestablishment of <br /> logs in critical areas. Vegetative Barriers native species after <br /> • 2.1.4 Erosion Control Plantings:Establish quick- Windbreaks Mining Crew mining <br /> growing cover crops or grasses to control erosion Dust Barriers Mowing of critical <br /> and stabilize soil during and after mining. Wildlife Protection areas to prevent <br /> Wildlife Protection Environmental sage-grouse nesting <br /> 2.2 Vegetation Management-Noxious Weed New equipment Technician and impact on <br /> Management Mowers migratory birds. <br /> Progressive Reclamation:Reclaim mined areas Bird Spikes Mining Crew Reduction and <br /> progressively by replanting native vegetation and eradication of <br /> stabilizing soil as sections of the mine are completed. Environmental Monitoring Environmental Monitoring invasive plant- <br /> Conduct a thorough assessment of the mine site Active environmental species. <br /> to identify existing noxious weed species and their database for the project Environmental Reporting of all <br /> distribution. Air monitoring station Technician noxious weeds <br /> Educate all personnel on the identification of noxious Detailed log of all <br /> weeds and the importance of weed management. Mining Crew activities <br /> Provide training on the best management practices Wildlife Protection <br /> (BMPs)for weed prevention and control. Regulatory Compliance Environmental <br /> Create detailed maps showing the locations of AuPT Management Technician <br /> noxious weed infestations. Team <br /> Use mowing,cutting,or hand-pulling to control Environmental Mining Crew <br /> weeds,especiallyfor small infestations or in sensitive Technician <br /> areas. Environmental Monitoring <br /> Ensure that equipment is cleaned to prevent the Mining Crew <br /> spread of weed seeds. AuPT Management <br /> Team <br /> Wildlife Protection Environmental <br /> Habitat Preservation:Identify and protect keywildlife Technician <br /> habitats during mining operations.Create wildlife <br /> corridors to allow safe movement of animals. Mining Crew <br /> Align operations to deal with The Migratory Bird <br /> Treaty Act,BLM's Greater Sage-Grouse Management Regulatory Compliance <br /> Plans. AuPT Management <br /> Use of new rolling stock with low sound signatures. Team <br /> Bird spikes to prevent perching on high areas of the Environmental <br /> wash-plant. Technician <br /> Re-vegetation with Native Species:Use native plant <br /> species in reclamation to restore natural habitats and Mining Crew <br /> support local wildlife. <br /> Environmental Monitoring <br /> Regular Monitoring:Conduct regular environmental <br /> monitoring during mining. <br /> Education and Communication:Provide information <br /> and updates on reclamation efforts to stakeholders <br /> to build trust and support. <br /> Monitor air quality with Continuous Air Monitoring <br /> Stations. <br /> Regulatory Compliance <br /> Permitting and Approvals:Ensure all mining and <br /> reclamation activities comply with local,state,and <br /> federal regulations. <br /> Reporting:Maintain thorough documentation and <br /> reporting of reclamation activities and progress to <br /> regulatory authorities. <br /> 29 <br /> HARDROCK/METAL MINING REGULAR(112)APPLICATION Au Pt Industries LLC I PO Box 1424-Edwards,Colorado 81632 1970 306 1 784 <br />