2025-02-13_REVISION - M2020007 (6)

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EXHIBIT E RECLAMATION PLAN (CONT) this permit and account for inevitable changes when mining the site . Whenever any part (s) of the Option B plans becomes feasible, we will file a Technical Revision (s) to the Division to provide revised Mining and/or Reclamation Map (s) that will show the changes . The Technical Revision (s) will discuss any changes needed to implement the optional changes, including a discussion on changes in disturbed areas, slurry wall lengths and revegetated areas . GENERAL DISCUSSION There are sufficient amounts of topsoil on the site so the disturbed areas between the slurry wall and the permit line can be resoiled to an average depth of 6 12 inches . Sufficient topsoil will be saved for use in reclamation. The available topsoil to be salvaged from the stripping process will preclude having to haul additional soils onto the site for revegetation. In Phase 1 and 2, a topsoil berm is being placed along the outside edge of the slurry wall so when reclamation begins it can be spread over the area disturbed adjacent to the slurry wall. As discussed in other parts of the Reclamation Plan the area from the slurry wall in, to the highwater line will be a gravel band. The existing soils on the property have been capable of producing healthy crops and grasses and are expected to work for use on mined areas that will be revegetated. The vegetation information was obtained from site visits and data provided in the vegetation information obtained from the NRCS soil survey web page. A copy of that report is in EXHIBITIANDJand describes the current soils and vegetation on the properties . As outlined in the EXHIBITD-MININGPLAN, approximately 510 to 514 acres of the permitted area will be disturbed as a result of mining activities, depending on Option A or B. The plan calls for bonding to have 350 acres " disturbed at any one time and the disturbed area may be divided between as many as two (2) Reservoir Phases and 2 3 Backfill Phases and any one time . As mining progresses across the property some parts of the property will remain undisturbed while other areas will be either, stripped, mined, partially reclaimed or totally reclaimed. The MAP EXHIBIT C 1 MINING PLAN MAP shows how the pit will look as if all area have been mined and the slopes have been graded. The MAP EXHIBIT F RECLAMATION PLAN MAP OPTION A and OPTION B show how the area will look when reclamation is complete. The area will be returned to at least its present vegetative condition when reclamation is complete. Careful analysis of the growth medium and salvageable soil will permit the operator to carry out a soil additive program and L.G. Everist, Inc. Ragsdale Reservoirs Revised February 11, 2025 26