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EXHIBIT E <br />RECLAMATION PLAN <br />The information for this section is intended to satisfy the requirements outlined in Section <br />6.4.5 of the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board's Construction Material Rules and <br />Regulations. <br />A. Describe the type(s) of reclamation the Operator/Applicant proposes to <br />achieve why each type was chosen, the amount of acreage accorded to each, and a <br />general discussion of reclamation methods as related to the mechanics of <br />earthmoving. <br />Type of Reclamation <br />Hall-Irwin developed the reclamation plan in conjunction with the landowner, based on <br />the depth and configuration of the gravel resource and the landowners' plans for the <br />property. Refer to the Reclamation Plan Map for the location of the three water storage <br />reservoirs. <br />Earthmoving <br />The topsoil will be replaced by a scraper and generally graded with a blade. All grading <br />shall be done in a manner that controls erosion and siltation of the affected lands, to <br />protect areas outside the affected land from slides and other damage. In addition, all <br />backfilling and grading shall be completed as soon as feasible after the mining process. <br />All disturbed areas shall be regraded and smoothed to a finished grade that is suitable for <br />revegetation or the final land use. <br />As noted previously, the area will be reclaimed as mining proceeds. Finish grading, <br />topsoil placement and seeding will occur throughout the life of the mine. Once the <br />resource is completely removed, dewatering will stop and the finished lakes will be filled <br />with water. Shoreline treatment will include slope variation to encourage diversity in the <br />type of vegetation that will thrive on the reclaimed property. In addition to seeding, trees <br />and shrubs will be planted to create wildlife habitat and visual interest along the <br />shorelines. Typical cross-sections of the shorelines are included on the Reclamation Plan <br />Map. <br />B. Compare the proposed post-mining land use to other land uses in the vicinity <br />and to adopted state and local land use plans and programs. In those instances <br />where the post-mining land use is for industrial, residential or commercial purposes, <br />submit appropriate evidence supporting that they are reasonably assured. <br />The water storage reservoirs will be compatible with the agricultural and residential land <br />uses in the vicinity. <br />Describe how the Reclamation Plan will be implemented to meet each applicable <br />requirement of Section 3.1. <br />Hall-Irwin Corporation Page 17 of 35 <br />MLAB 112 Permit Application <br />