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EXHIBIT E 2.1 Soil • 2.1.1 Topsoil Preservation:Remove and stockpile • :At Fencaig • Environmental • Reduced erosion and Management, topsoil separately for use in reclamation.Ensure • Geotextiles Technician sediment control Erosion and it's stored in a way that maintains its fertility and • Erosion Control Blankets • • Detailed log of all Sediment structure. • Coir Logs • Mining Crew activities Control • 2.1.2 Surface Water Management Design • Track-out malts drainage systems to manage surface water flow and reduce erosion potential. • 2.1.3 Dust and Erosion Reduction:Track out mats for all major road entrances and exits.Reduction of dust with water spraying,Use of silt fencing and coir logs in critical areas. • 2.1.4 Erosion Control Plantings:Establish quick- growing cover crops or grasses to control erosion and stabilize soil during and after mining. 2.2 Vegetation • Progressive Reclamation:Reclaim mined areas • Water Trucks • Environmental • Reestablishment of Management- progressively by replanting native vegetation and • Vegetative Barriers Technician native species after Noxious Weed stabilizing soil as sections of the mine are completed. • Windbreaks • mining Management • Conduct a thorough assessment of the mine site • Dust Barriers • Mining Crew • Mowing of critical to identity existing noxious weed species and their areas to prevent distribution. sage-grouse nesting • Educate all personnel on the identification of noxious and impact on weeds and the importance of weed management migratory birds. • Provide training on the best management practices • Reduction and (BMPs)for weed prevention and control. eradication of • Create detailed maps showing the locations of invasive plant- noxious weed infestations. species. • Use mowing,cutting,or hand-pulling to control • Reporting of all weeds,especially for small infestations or in sensitive noxious weeds areas. • Detailed log of all • Ensure that equipment is cleaned to prevent the activities spread of weed seeds. • Habitat Preservation:Identity and protect key wildlife • Environmental • Integration of mining 2.3 Wildlife habitats during mining operations.Create wildlife Technician operations minimize corridors to allow safe movement of animals. • effects on local Protection • Align operations to deal with The Migratory Bird • Mining Crew wildlife population. Treaty Act,BLM's Greater Sage-Grouse Management • Protection for Sage Plans. Grouse and migratory • Use of new rolling stock with low sound signatures. birds. • • Bird spikes to prevent perching on high areas of the • Habitat Restoration screening plant. • Re-vegetation with Native Species:Use native plant species in reclamation to restore natural habitats and • support local wildlife. Environmental • Regular Monitoring:Conduct regular environmental • AuPT Management • Early detection Monitoring monitoring during mining. Team of possible • Education and Communication:Provide information • Environmental environmental issues. and updates on reclamation efforts to stakeholders Technician • Documentation and to build trust and support. • base-lining of activity • Monitor air quality with Continuous Air Monitoring • Mining Crew at mine site. Stations. • Environmental Data Regulatory • Permitting and Approvals:Ensure all mining and • AuPT Management • Compliance with Compliance reclamation activities comply with local,state,and Team regulatory bodies federal regulations. • Environmental • Reporting:Maintain thorough documentation and Technician reporting of reclamation activities and progress to • regulatory authorities. • Mining Crew Mining operations will proceed throughout the year. Proactive steps for reclamation during mining will ensure a successful reclamation program.The following areas are addressed: 30 HARDROCK/METAL MINING REGULAR(112)APPLICATION AuPt Industries LLC I PO Box 1424-Edwards,Colorado 81632 1 970 306 1784