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RECLAMATION PLAN EXHIBIT E (cont- Corp of Engineers Permit is required for mining in waters of the u.s. or wetlands on the site it will be obtained prior to dis- turbing those areas. Settling ponds will be constructed on the site to collect water from the washing operation before it re- enters the mined part of the lake area. There will be no earthen dams on the mined area. The mining and reclamation plans consider existing wildlife use of the site and final reclamation will enhance the area for wildlife use. The mining and reclamation plans take into account the safety and protection of wildlife remaining on the mine site, processing site, and along all access roads to the site. Cre- ation and management of wildlife habitat is not a specific part of the reclamation plan. However, whenever possible the landown- ers will work toward the improvement of habitat for wildlife on the site. The Division of Wildlife letter in ExHisir H was pre- pared at our request. It was done to inform us of all possible wildlife issues on and around the site. Our planning took it into account and the report does not raise issues regarding endangered or threatened species. Topsoil in the area is good quality and deep enough to salvage whatever is needed for reclamation. When topsoil is removed to reach the mineral deposit, it will be segregated and stockpiled. if the topsoil piles remain undisturbed for more than a year, 3.0 #PLS of Crested Wheatgrass, per 100 sq-ft will be planted on the piles or other means will be employed to preserve the topsoil from wind and water erosion. This will keep it free of contaminants so that it remains useful for sustaining vegetation when reclamation begins. The stockpiles will be located in areas where disturbances by ongoing mining operations will be at a minimum, i.e. along setbacks on the pit perimeter. The topsoil will be handled as little as possible until it is replaced onto disturbed areas. The operator will take measures necessary to insure the stability of the replaced topsoil on graded slopes and ensuring that it is spread as evenly a possi- ble. Fertilizer and other soil amendments will be used, if needed, in accordance with the NRCS recommendations. R8CLAIKATLON TIMBTABLB Reclamation will begin once enough area has been opened so that any reclamation completed will not be disturbed as mining progresses. This may take 5 or more years depending on the 17