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~. EXHIBIT E - Reclamation Plan NARRATIVE: The purpose of the Cross Mountain Pit No. 1 is to secure a dependable source of road development and maintenance materials for the future improvement of County Road #10 and other related road projects in the vicinity. The Moffat County Road Department (Operator) will mine and store the road-base materials in accordance with the Mining Plan Map (Exhibit C-4) and the Mining Plan (Exhibit D). Whenever it is practical the operator will grade the mined-out portions of the of the excavation area as soon as it is possible. Hut the final grading and the application of topsoil is generally not practical until the whole pit is ready for reclamation. The rocky and gravelly nature of the substance being mined dilutes the need for stabilization measures to prevent erosion during the life of the mine. Additionally, the silty sands that make up the matrix of the gravel material are sufficient for effective plant rooting. The native desert plants in this soil type are hardy invaders. Disturbed slopes that have been exposed for a considerable amount of time in this environment re-vegetate naturally. Seeding during the operation of the mine for interim stabilization is unnecessary. The gravelly nature of the topsoil negates the necessity to stabilize the topsoil piles by interim seeding. SPECIFIC APPLICATION INFORMATION 1. There will be no overburden to remove to develop this mine. All of the surface materials to a depth of 12 feet, or more, will be utilized in the preparation of the roadbase materials; 2. The maximum gradient of reclaimed slopes will be 3:1 (Horizontal to Vertical) 3. (A) The future use of the Affected Area will not change from the existing rangeland use; {B) The operator will replace 6" to 8" of topsoil on the graded slopes and will apply the MLRD approved seed-mix formula as specified in Exhibit E-1; (C} The topsoil will be disced to bind it to the sub-soil and it will either be drilled ~" to 1" deep in the prepared seedbed, or, the seed will be broadcast at the rates specified in Exhibit E-1; (D) If broadcast the seed shall be raked or harrowed after application;