2025-02-13_REVISION - M2020007 (6)

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EXHIBIT E RECLAMATION PLAN (CONT) will be segregated and stored in graded stockpiles, generally located in areas where disturbances by ongoing mining operations will be at a minimum, i.e. , along setbacks on the pit perimeter. If the topsoil (and overburden) stockpiles remain undisturbed for more than a year, the approved seed mix will be applied to prevent erosion, to control weeds, and to keep them viable for reclamation. Fertilizer and other soil amendments may be used as discussed in this plan. RECLAMATION TIMETABLE Reclamation will begin once enough area has been opened so that any reclamation completed will not be disturbed as mining progresses . This may take 5 or more years depending on the economic conditions in the area and the amount of material mined. The operator anticipates approximately 80% of the total mined land will be reclaimed by the time mining is completed. If revegetation problems occur before release, an analysis of the problem area will be done and the area will be revegetated again as necessary. The seed mixture and rates may be revised as needed to complete reclamation, if a substantial modification is required, the Division will be notified prior to making the change. This gives us the most flexibility to complete reclamation successfully. Table E-1:Reclamation Phases-Option A ACRES ± Misc. (DITCHES Area Years TOTAL WATER GRAVEL REVEGE- ROAD UNDISTUR AREA AREA TATION BED AREAS, ETC. ) Phase lA 5 to 14 28 . 77 0 . 00 0 . 00 22 . 87 0 . 00 5. 90 Phase 1 1 to 3 90 .31 62 .22 9.36 3.76 2 .12 14 . 97 Phase 2 3 to 5 189. 93 137 .16 10.01 4 . 67 2 . 62 37 . 99 Phase 3 3 to 5 81 .20 59.04 7 . 19 2.71 2. 12 12 .26 Phase 4A 3 to 10 40 . 12 0. 00 0 . 00 32 . 81 0 . 00 6.54 Phase 4B 3 to 10 26.50 0. 00 0 . 00 19. 58 0 . 00 13.71 Phase 4 3 to 5 58. 97 43 .38 9. 97 2 . 18 2 .56 3.44 Phase 5A 3 to 10 8 . 35 0. 00 0 . 00 5.78 0 . 00 2 .57 Phase 5 3 to 5 49.20 27. 16 9. 56 3.40 3.23 9.08 Phase 6 1 3 to 5 1 94 . 72 1 75. 74 1 13. 57 2 .06 1 3.39 1 3.35 Totals 1 667 . 97 1 404 .70 1 59. 66 93 . 80 16,04-T 109. 81 L.G. Everist, Inc. Ragsdale Reservoirs Revised February 11, 2025 32