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Ref. Page No. M2009-006 00070 <br /> 6.4.5 EXHIBIT E—Reclamation Plan <br /> Reclamation Procedures and Timeline. The goal of the Meadow Hollow Quarry site <br /> reclamation following the conclusion of mining activities is to: (1) stabilize disturbed <br /> areas to prevent erosion and water quality impacts; (2) restore the site to beneficial post- <br /> mining land use, such as wildlife habitat; and (3) ensure compliance with the Colorado <br /> Mined Land Reclamation Act and DRMS standards. Mining activities will be conducted <br /> in accordance with the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Performance Standards of <br /> Rule 6. <br /> Progressive backfilling and grading will be performed as mining advances. This is <br /> expected to occur in a series of three phases as described in Exhibit Fto this Application. <br /> The phases of reclamation are described below (please refer also to the Reclamation <br /> Map included at Exhibit F): <br /> Phase 1: Reclamation will commence as mining is completed in the area of the <br /> 110c operations (approx. 9.9 acres) plus the area to the immediate <br /> south (approx. 3.34 acres) (see also Map C-7 at Exhibit C). <br /> Phase 2: This is the area to the immediate north of the current 110c operations <br /> and comprises approximately 7.24 acres (see also Map C-7). <br /> Phase 3: This includes the area at the northwestern most corner of the Subject <br /> Property comprising approx. 7.96 acres(see also Map C-8 at Exhibit C) <br /> and will include the area along the lower eastern side of the Subject <br /> Property comprising approx. 11 acres (excluding water course area) <br /> (see also Map C-9 at Exhibit C). <br /> All grading will be, done in a manner to control erosion and protect areas outside the <br /> Affected Lands from slides or other damages. All backfilling and grading will be <br /> completed as soon as feasible after the mining process. All refuse will be handled and <br /> disposed of in a manner that will control unsightliness and protect the drainage system <br /> from pollution. Vegetation cover will be established in inactive areas to minimize <br /> erosion. <br /> There are no acid forming or toxic materials involved in this operation. There are no drill <br /> or auger holes on the land. The maximum slopes will be within the limits set forth In the <br /> Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board's Rules and Regulations. <br /> Overburden (including soils) will be stockpiled on the Affected land. These materials <br /> will be segregated and protected, and will be stockpiled in areas where disturbance by <br /> ongoing mining operations will be minimal until they are placed in disturbed areas. <br /> Stockpiled soils, until needed for reclamation purposes, will be planted with suitable <br /> vegetation cover to mitigate erosion from rain and wind, and to establish support on <br /> stockpile slopes. Soil will be replaced to approximately 6"-12" in depth as the quarry <br />