2025-02-13_REVISION - M2020007 ‎(6)‎

• Permit No: M2020007
• IBM Index Class Name: Revision
• Doc Date: 2/13/2025
• Doc Name: Request For Amendment To Permit
• From: L. G. Everist, Incorporated
• To: DRMS
• Type & Sequence: AM1
• Email Name: NCG
• Email Name: JLE
• Email Name: EL1
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

EXHIBIT E RECLAMATION PLAN (CONT)
O VER VIEW
The proposed future use of this site is to create 6 to 8
developed water storage reservoirs with a gravel band around them
that covers the area from the high water lines to the slurry
wall . The area outside the slurry wall to the permit line or
disturbed areas will be resoiled and seeded on each reservoir.
The issue with revegetating areas inside slurry walls is that the
fluctuation of the reservoir level leaves the upper layers of
soil dried out and they will not support vegetation in the long
term. With a gravel band being left the area is stable, chances
of erosion are reduced or eliminated, and bank maintenance is
reduced. It also allows faster release from the Reclamation
Permit so the reservoir development can begin sooner. Each of
the proposed reservoir areas will be sealed with a slurry wall
liner. In addition, there are 4 Phases that will be backfilled
and used as cropland areas to match the existing land use.
Cannon Land Company, the landowner, will be responsible for the
construction of any additional reservoir operations facilities
(pump houses, inlet/outlet structures, etc. ) on each reservoir
once L.G. Everist, Inc. has reclaimed perimeters and released a
Phase from the DRMS permit .
The reclamation methods and plans described below will apply
to all Phases but may require minor variation depending on the
natural conditions found in each Phase. Reclamation will run
concurrent with mining so it will commence as soon as enough area
is available to reclaim and not be redisturbed. The setbacks and
side slopes from the water ' s edge to the slurry wall will be left
as a gravel surface or band needing only grading to reclaim. The
area from the slurry wall to the setback limit will be resoiled
and revegetated using the methods described in the following
plan. On-site generated inert material will be placed in backfill
areas or will be recycled/sold.
The applicant proposes bonding to cover the amount of
disturbance throughout the mine (350 acres) , including a
sufficient length of liner and sloping, acres of seeding,
backfilling, etc. If the applicant determines that the amount of
disturbance at the mine may exceed the bonded amount, the
applicant shall submit a bond revision to the Division.
As noted in the MINING PLAN, we are proposing two options for
reclaiming the site. The methods used to develop the reservoirs
in each option have minor differences . The differences being in
how Phases 4, 5 and 6 are developed around existing oil/gas
facilities that may be relocated or removed in the near future.
Please refer to TABLE E-1 RECLAMATION TIMETABLE-OPTION AOr TABLE E-2 RECLAMATION
L.G. Everist, Inc. Ragsdale Reservoirs Revised February 11, 2025
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