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EXHIBIT E RECLAMATION PLAN(CONT) <br /> released from the permit area by the Mined Land Reclamation <br /> Board. <br /> WEED CONTROL <br /> Because this is a crop production site the seeded areas are <br /> monitored closely during growing season and the weeds managed to <br /> maximize crop production. <br /> The active mining areas will be reviewed each spring to deter- <br /> mine if noxious weeds are invading the area. Weed control will <br /> be initiated if the problem becomes serious or if an excessive <br /> weed cover is present . In no way should this be taken to mean <br /> that an attempt will be made to eradicate all the weeds from the <br /> site. Some weeds are beneficial to the wildlife species in the <br /> area, they provide important protection from the elements during <br /> winter and nesting sites during the spring. Total eradication of <br /> weeds from the site is not necessarily desirable, so we will be <br /> using controls on the noxious weeds and letting the rest grow in <br /> select areas for limited times as long as they do not hamper crop <br /> production or grass establishment. It may be necessary to con- <br /> trol weeds by mowing after the first year, the feasibility of <br /> chemical weed control methods will be used if this does not work. <br /> Control of noxious weeds is important to the state so USDA Exten- <br /> sion Service recommendations will be followed to control them if <br /> they are found on the mine. <br /> IRRIGATION <br /> Irrigation is used for the crop areas, the water coming from <br /> water owned by the 814 Enterprises. No irrigation is planned for <br /> the grass revegetated area in the pit . It makes the grassy <br /> vegetation dependent on water and does not promote a vegetation <br /> cover that is diverse and capable of self regeneration. <br /> RECLAMATION PERFORMANCE STANDARDS <br /> (The following information is presented to address specific parts or Rule 3 as required by the MLRB <br /> Rules and Regulations) <br /> The operator intends to mine the property in compliance with <br /> the Reclamation Performance Standards of Rule 3 . Grading will be <br /> done to create a final topography that is compatible with the <br /> intended final land use. Most slope areas will be created by <br /> backfilling to the final slope rate. These slopes will be 2 : 1 <br /> and we will attempt to retain the present drainage pattern across <br /> the property. A sign that conforms to the requirements in Rule <br /> 8 1/2 Enterprises LLC. December 9, 2025 <br /> Sasaki Pit 21 <br />