2024-11-27_REVISION - M2016081 (4)

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EXHIBIT E 2.1 Soil • 2.1.1 Topsoil Preservation:Remove and stockpile Silt Fencing Environmental Reduced erosion and Management, topsoil separately for use in reclamation.Ensure Geotextiles Technician sediment control Erosion and it's stored in a way that maintains its fertility and Erosion Control Blankets Detailed log of all Sediment structure. Coir Logs Mining Crew activities Control • 2.1.2 Surface Water Management:Design Track-out matts drainage systems to manage surface water flow and reduce erosion potential. • 2.1.3 Dust and Erosion Reduction:Track out mats for all major road entrances and exits.Reduction of dust with water spraying,Use of silt fencing and coir logs in critical areas. • 2.1.4 Erosion Control Plantings:Establish quick growing cover crops or grasses to control erosion and stabilize soil during and after mining. 2.2 Vegetation Progressive Reclamation:Reclaim mined areas Water Trucks Environmental Reestablishment of Management- progressively by replanting native vegetation and Vegetative Barriers Technician native species after Noxious Weed stabilizing soil as sections of the mine are completed. Windbreaks mining Management Conduct a thorough assessment of the mine site Dust Barriers Mining Crew Mowing of critical to identify existing noxious weed species and their areas to prevent distribution. sage-grouse nesting Educate all personnel on the identification of noxious and impact on weeds and the importance of weed management. migratory birds. Provide training on the best management practices Reduction and (BMPs)for weed prevention and control. eradication of Create detailed maps showing the locations of invasive plant- noxious weed infestations. species. Use mowing,cutting,or hand-pulling to control Reporting of all weeds,especiallyfor small infestations or in sensitive noxious weeds areas. Detailed log of all Ensure that equipment is cleaned to prevent the activities spread of weed seeds. Habitat Preservation:Identify and protect keywildlife Environmental Integration of mining 2.3 Wildlife habitats during mining operations.Create wildlife Technician operations minimize corridors to allow safe movement of animals. effects on local Protection Align operations to deal with The Migratory Bird Mining Crew wildlife population. Treaty Act,BLM's Greater Sage-Grouse Management Protection for Sage Plans. Grouse and migratory Use of new rolling stock with low sound signatures. birds. Bird spikes to prevent perching on high areas of the Habitat Restoration wash-plant. Re-vegetation with Native Species:Use native plant species in reclamation to restore natural habitats and support local wildlife. Environmental Regular Monitoring:Conduct regular environmental AuPT Management Early detection Monitoring monitoring during mining. Team of possible Education and Communication:Provide information Environmental environmental issues. and updates on reclamation efforts to stakeholders Technician Documentation and to build trust and support. base-lining of activity Monitor air quality with Continuous Air Monitoring Mining Crew at mine site. Stations. Environmental Data Regulatory Permitting and Approvals:Ensure all mining and AuPT Management Compliance with Compliance reclamation activities comply with local,state,and Team regulatory bodies federal regulations. Environmental Reporting:Maintain thorough documentation and Technician reporting of reclamation activities and progress to regulatory authorities. Mining Crew Mining operations will proceed throughout the year. Proactive steps for reclamation during mining will ensure a successful reclamation program. The following areas are addressed: 30 HARDROCK/METAL MINING REGULAR(112)APPLICATION Au Pt Industries LLC I PO Box 1424-Edwards,Colorado 81632 1970 306 1 784