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III <br /> M-2001-001 Line Camp Pit Amendment#2 (Expansion) <br /> Exhibit E. RECLAMATION PLAN (6.3.4.) FOR LINE CAMP PIT(6.4.5) <br /> 1. Purpose:To describe the timing, procedures, criteria, and materials to reclaim the affected land <br /> for the proposed future land use. <br /> 2. General concept:Task: Reclaim the operation continuing reclamation as planned and done in <br /> the past on current permit area. <br /> 3. Conditions: both on an on-going basis and at the end of mining operations: <br /> ponds exposing alluvial aquifer and hydraulically connected to the river, <br /> soil in berms (stockpiles)around the roadside perimeter of the pit, and <br /> approximately 27.4 acres of open water in up to seven ponds incised into valley floor <br /> 4. Standards: In accordance with DRMS requirements, restore the area to have water resources <br /> (ponds) with irrigated pasture/grazing land for livestock. Leave excess soil/overburden in berms <br /> on perimeter and between ponds for windbreaks. Establish the final grade following actual <br /> extraction of material as mining and pond excavation proceeds (except for the plant/stockpile <br /> areas), and place soil and seed within 6-12 months of achieving final grade (based on season). <br /> Remove rock (stone, cobbles, etc.) from the A horizon soils during stripping to improve the soil <br /> quality. Improve forage and the carrying capacity of the land with ponds and limited surface <br /> drainage, aiding distribution/retention of irrigation water. Revegetate in cooperation with <br /> landowner and High Desert(Montezuma County)Conservation District(HDCD). Ensure flood plain <br /> is preserved, and pit capture does not occur. If desired at the time or reclamation,the Line Camp <br /> ranchstead (terrain and some or all structures) shall remain post-mining and post-reclamation. <br /> 5. Tasks:The operator will: <br /> a. Establish final reclamation grade by backfill using: <br /> i. Any overburden (expected to be a limited amount) and excess soil in stockpiles and <br /> berms (leave remnant of berms) <br /> ii. Clean fill (earth and other materials from off-site) ONLY after evaluating for and <br /> removing any trash, contaminated materials, or other undesirable items that would <br /> potentially create problems for reclamation and post-mining use in accordance with <br /> DRMS requirements <br /> iii. Fines (from screening and/or washing) immediately before placing soil,to ensure that <br /> the desired depth of planting medium is obtained <br /> b. Replace soil in areas around ordinary high-water mark(OHWM) of ponds: <br /> i. On a schedule that allows reclaimed areas to be seeded at the preferred time of year as <br /> recommended by HDCD/NRCS (See Attachment 1) <br /> ii. After screening to remove larger rock <br /> iii. Move from new areas to be mined (year 2 and beyond)to reclaim areas mined and now <br /> at final grade <br /> iv. At end of project,from initial site prep soil stockpiles, to reclaim the last areas mined, <br /> including the work areas and (as appropriate) access roads <br /> NOTE: Screening and moving soil directly from new areas to be mined each year, rather than <br /> stockpiling, reduces costs and preserves soil quality, particularly of plant materials. <br /> c. If necessary, install/maintain fencing to keep out livestock(and wildlife as much as <br /> possible) around areas being reclaimed, until the vegetation is established <br /> d. Ensure slopes above and below OHWM on ponds meet standard (3H:1V)for slopes at least <br /> 10 feet above/below OHWM. Note that all ponds are incised: there are no dams or levees. <br /> 5182-22-001 WASTELINE, INC.. Page 28 of 65 <br />