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Exhibit "E" Reclamation Plan (1) This application includes the following information in accordance with the regulations: (a) The operator is proposing to reclaim the site to a final land use as a recharge basin and rangeland. Basin surface area will be approximately 22 acres. Basin side slopes will be graded to a maximum 3H:1V to 10 feet below the expected average water surface level. Side slopes below this will be graded to a maximum 2H:1 V. Side slopes above the expected average water surface level and any other disturbed areas will be topsoiled and revegetated. The floor of the basin will be graded and smoothed but not topsoiled as not to inhibit recharge. In the event'water for recharge activities is not available, areas of exposed groundwater will be backfilled, topsoiled and revegetated until such waters are available. (b) The proposed recharge basin and rangeland reclamation scheme is compatible and consistent with surrounding land use. There is a similar recharge basin within one mile of the subject site. (c) A description of how the Reclamation Plan will be implemented to meet each applicable requirement of Section 3.1, Reclamation Performance Standards. 3.1.1 Establishing Post-Mining Use (1) The Operator/Applicant, in consultation with the Landowners, have decided to reclaim the affected area to a recharge basin and rangeland as described in this Reclamation Plan. (2) The results of this application, of which this is a part, and all of the decisions formulated into it, constitute what the applicant believes is an appropriate and workable Reclamation Plan. 3.1.2 Reclaiming Substituted Land. Reclaiming substitute land is not a consideration of this operation. 3.1.3 Time Limit and Phased Reclamation The operator/applicant agrees that all reclamation shall be carried to completion with all reasonable diligence.