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EXHIBIT E <br /> 2.0 Proactive Measures Supporting Reclamation During Active Mining: <br /> Reclamation Activities that take place before mining of any ground. <br /> Reclamation Time Time-frame Key Activities and Details Equipment Personnel Deliverables/Outcomes <br /> Step Of <br /> Year <br /> 2.0 Proactive Year Up to 1 2.1 Soil Management,Erosion and Sediment Control Soil Management,Erosion Soil Management,Erosion Soil Management,Erosion <br /> round month of • 2.1.1 Topsoil Preservation:Remove and stockpile and Sediment Control and Sediment Control and Sediment Control <br /> Measures for disturbance topsoil separately for use in reclamation.Ensure • Silt Fencing • Environmental • Reduced erosion and <br /> per mining it's stored in a way that maintains its fertility and • Geotextiles Technician sediment control <br /> Reclamation block. structure. • Erosion Control Blankets • • Detailed log of all <br /> • 2.1.2 Surface Water Management Design • Coir Logs • Mining Crew activities <br /> During Active drainage systems to manage surface water flow and • Track-out malts <br /> reduce erosion potential. Vegetation Management- Vegetation Management <br /> Mining • 2.1.3 Dust and Erosion Reduction:Track out mats Vegetation Management- Noxious Weed Management -Noxious Weed <br /> for all major road entrances and exits.Reduction of Noxious Weed Management • Environmental Management <br /> dust with water spraying,Use of silt fencing and cod • Water Trucks Technician • Reestablishment of <br /> logs in critical areas. • Vegetative Barriers • native species after <br /> • 2.1.4 Erosion Control Plantings:Establish quick- • Windbreaks • Mining Crew mining <br /> growing cover crops or grasses to control erosion • Dust Barriers • Mowing of critical <br /> and stabilize soil during and after mining. Wildlife Protection areas to prevent <br /> Wildlife Protection • Environmental sage-grouse nesting <br /> 2.2 Vegetation Management-Noxious Weed • New equipment Technician and impact on <br /> Management • Mowers • migratory birds. <br /> • Progressive Reclamation:Reclaim mined areas • Bird Spikes • Mining Crew • Reduction and <br /> progressively by replanting native vegetation and eradication of <br /> stabilizing soil as sections of the mine are completed. Environmental Monitoring Environmental Monitoring invasive plant- <br /> • Conduct a thorough assessment of the mine site • Active environmental species. <br /> to identity existing noxious weed species and their database for the project • Environmental • Reporting of all <br /> distribution. • Air monitoring station Technician noxious weeds <br /> • Educate all personnel on the identification of noxious • • Detailed log of all <br /> weeds and the importance of weed management. • Mining Crew activities <br /> • Provide training on the best management practices Wildlife Protection <br /> (BMPs)for weed prevention and control. Regulatory Compliance • Environmental <br /> • Create detailed maps showing the locations of • AuPT Management Technician <br /> noxious weed infestations. Team • <br /> • Use mowing,cutting,or hand-pulling to control • Environmental • Mining Crew , <br /> weeds,especially for small infestations or in sensitive Technician <br /> areas. • Environmental Monitoring <br /> • Ensure that equipment is cleaned to prevent the • Mining Crew <br /> spread of weed seeds. • AuPT Management <br /> Team <br /> Wildlife Protection • Environmental <br /> • Habitat Preservation:Identify and protect key wildlife Technician <br /> habitats during mining operations.Create wildlife • <br /> corridors to allow safe movement of animals. • Mining Crew <br /> • Align operations to deal with The Migratory Bird <br /> Treaty Act,BLM's Greater Sage-Grouse Management Regulatory Compliance <br /> Plans. • AuPT Management <br /> • Use of new rolling stock with low sound signatures. Team <br /> • Bird spikes to prevent perching on high areas of the • Environmental <br /> screening plant. Technician <br /> • Re-vegetation with Native Species:Use native plant • <br /> species in reclamation to restore natural habitats and • Mining Crew <br /> support local wildlife. <br /> Environmental Monitoring <br /> • Regular Monitoring:Conduct regular environmental <br /> monitoring during mining. <br /> • Education and Communication:Provide information <br /> and updates on reclamation efforts to stakeholders <br /> to build trust and support. <br /> • Monitor air quality with Continuous Air Monitoring <br /> Stations. <br /> Regulatory Compliance <br /> • Permitting and Approvals:Ensure all mining and <br /> reclamation activities comply with local,state,and <br /> federal regulations. <br /> • Reporting:Maintain thorough documentation and <br /> reporting of reclamation activities and progress to <br /> regulatory authorities. <br /> 29 <br /> HARDROCK/METAL MINING REGULAR(112)APPLICATION AuPt Industries LLC I PO Box 1424-Edwards,Colorado 81632 1 970 306 1784 <br />