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EXHIBIT E <br /> infestations,and document the effectiveness of current management practices. <br /> Data Collection and Analysis:All data,including infestation locations,control measures taken,and observed <br /> outcomes,will be logged into an environmental database to inform future management strategies. <br /> Adjusting Techniques Based on Monitoring Data: If infestations persist or new challenges arise,techniques will be <br /> adapted to optimize control and prevent further spread. For example,additional mechanical barriers may be deployed <br /> if wind or water erosion threatens to disperse seeds. <br /> 5. Preference for Non-Chemical Control <br /> AuPt Industries places a strong emphasis on avoiding chemical weed control to protect the local ecosystem and <br /> maintain soil health. Chemical methods will only be considered under strict conditions,and only if non-chemical <br /> measures prove ineffective.When herbicides are necessary: <br /> Selective,Targeted Application: Herbicides will be applied in a focused manner,targeting specific infestations while <br /> avoiding impact on non-target species. <br /> Regulatory Compliance and Minimal Use:All chemical treatments will comply with state and federal regulations, <br /> using the minimum effective dose to control persistent weeds. <br /> 6. Education and Training <br /> All personnel involved in the project will receive training on noxious weed identification,prevention practices,and <br /> proper control techniques. This includes: <br /> Weed Identification: Personnel will be trained to recognize key invasive species such as Halogeton,allowing for early <br /> detection and rapid response. <br /> Best Management Practices (BMPs):Training will cover BMPs for weed prevention,including cleaning protocols for <br /> equipment,handling methods for disturbed soil,and techniques for hand-pulling or cutting weeds. <br /> 7. Long-Term Commitment to Ecological Health <br /> As part of the reclamation plan,AuPt Industries is committed to the ongoing management of noxious weeds post- <br /> reclamation. This includes periodic monitoring and responsive actions to ensure the area remains free of invasive <br /> species and that native vegetation can thrive long after mining activities have ceased. <br /> 33 <br /> HARDROCK/METAL MINING REGULAR(112)APPLICATION AuPt Industries LLC I PO Box 1424-Edwards,Colorado 81632 1970 306 1 784 <br />