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Consultants. Existing Disturbance. Two areas of existing disturbance are found in the proposed mine plan area. These are the existing ranch road and the existing gravel pits which were used for personal, non-commercial use and did not trigger any permitting action. All drainage from the proposed mine area will either initially be discharged into an excavated diversion ditch or diversion ditches which will be directed into sediment ponds which form the perimeter of the mine plan area. These ditches correspond to the outermost edge of the planned disturbance and is depicted on Map 3, Tellier Gravel Pit -Mine Plan Map. All of the surface drainage will be directed through one of three sedimentation ponds before it is discharged into the unnamed drainage containing jurisdictional wetlands, which runs through the property. All of the surface water flowing off the mine disturbance area will be routed into this diversion ditch and through the sedimentation ponds to ensure that the wetland area is no affected by sedimentation. EXHIBIT E Reclamation Plan The proposed reclamation plan for this mine is shown on Map 4, Tellier Gravel Pit - Reclamation Plan Map. Based upon the exploration drill hole data, on average, approximately 8.4 feet of overburden will be replaced on the mine areas, with a range of between 3.5 and 15 feet. The location of the two shallow wetland areas, requested by the Colorado Division of Wildlife are also shown on this map, along with the proposed shoreline configuration. On average, 1.2 feet of topsoil exist on the site this material will be salvaged and utilized for final reclamation. 1. Overburden Realacement. Due to the nature of this gravel deposit, it anticipated that approximately 20 percent of the materials to be excavated will be returned to the pit areas as waste or as backfill materials. When overburden is replaced in the excavated pit areas these materials will be reapplied along the edges of the excavated pond area. As mentioned previously, the primary emphasis will be on placing fill along the eastern property boundary. If sufficient fill is available then one or two islands will be constructed in the middle of the pond area. In~ddition.,_a_^,~^^- ,^'^~~^* ' -lean-fillmaterial oeneratQ.d from off-site construction projects_may_be_hauled and used_to-baEk#il~the_excavate__=it area`~at 'sku location_ 2. Reclaimed Sloaes. As recommended by Ms. Elizabeth Miller, the local Wildlife Manager of the Colorado Division of Wildlife, slopes along the perimeter of the pond area will be left in anon-uniform configuration. Maximum slopes will not exceed 3:1 to ensure slope stability. Flatter slopes will be periodically constructed 9