2025-03-10_PERMIT FILE - M2025015 (2)

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In those areas where revegetation is part of the reclamation plan, the land shall be revegetated in a manner that establishes a diverse, effective, and long-lasting vegetative cover that is capable of self-regeneration without continued dependence on irrigation or fertilizer and is at least equal in extent of cover to the natural vegetation of the surrounding area. The proposed seed-mix and plantings for reclamation are outlined on the Reclamation Plan Map included in Exhibit F of this application. Section 3.1.11 Buildings and Structures: There is a lined pond and water line that are both owned by the applicant on the property. In addition to the water infrastructure, there are five (5) plugged and abandoned wells within the permit boundary all belonging to Noble Energy. An aggregate processing plant will be located at the site during the duration of mining operations. These structures will be removed and the areas below mined out prior to final reclamation. The plant structures are shown on Figure C-2. Conveyors may be constructed at the site to move material from the cells to the processing plant. Section 3.1.12 Signs and Markers: The Operator will post appropriate signage at the entrance to the mine site. The permit area permimeter is marked by barbed wire fencing. (d) Plans for topsoil segregation, preservation and replacement,for stabilization, compaction and grading of spoil;and for revegetation. Topsoil will be removed and segregated from other spoil. Topsoil will likely not needed for reclamation and may be sold or removed from the site. For reclamation, mining will be done at a 3:1 reclamation slope and will not need additional placing of topsoil material. Grading shall be done in a manner that controls erosion and siltation of the affected land and protects areas outside the affected land from slides and other damage. In addition, backfilling and grading shall be completed as soon as feasible during the mining process. Final grading will create a final topography that is appropriate for the final land use. For example, final grading of the reservoir above the high water line will replace material no steeper than 3:1 slope to meet the grade at the top of the banks. Topsoil will be uniformly placed and spread on areas disturbed by the mining, above the anticipated high water line. The minimum thickness shall be 6 inches above the surrounding finished grade. The topsoil shall be keyed to the underlying and surrounding material by the use of harrows, rollers or other equipment suitable for the purpose. In those areas where revegetation is part of the reclamation plan, the Operator will revegetate the land in such a manner to establish a diverse, effective, and long-lasting vegetative cover that is capable of self-regeneration without continued dependence on 70 Ranch-Section 25 Sand Mine—MLRB 112 Permit Application Exhibit E-4