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E.3 Post Mining Land Use and Reclamation Goals <br />The project area is currently used for underground mining, livestock grazing, wildlife habitat, and <br />recreation. Throughout the life of the Topaz Mine, these activities will remain unchanged, except <br />in areas of surface disturbance where access will be limited. Denison will reclaim the surface <br />disturbance area in such a way that livestock grazing, wildlife habitat, and recreation will be a <br />feasible land use on all of the mine azeas. The areas of surface disturbance will be contoured and <br />revegetated to blend in with the natural surroundings. <br />E.4 Post-Mining Contours and Topography <br />The reclaimed areas of the Topaz Mine are designed to blend and mimic the natural surroundings. <br />The areas of surface disturbance associated with the Topaz Mine will be contoured and <br />revegetated to be identical to pre-mining conditions wherever possible. The reclaimed WRA will <br />be graded in such a way as to blend in with the natural surroundings. The proposed post- <br />reclamation topography of the surface facilities is provided in Figure F-2. <br />E.5 Reclamation of Waste Rock Area <br />Figure C-5 provides cross sections of the existing, proposed, and post-reclamation surface of the <br />WRA. Drainage swales will also be incorporated upgradient of the WRA so that precipitation <br />from large storm events is directed into the ephemeral drainages to the east and west. The top of <br />the WRA will be re-contoured to create a natural appearing, undulating surface that readily <br />retains moisture from smaller storm events. The angle of repose slopes will be graded to achieve <br />slopes with 2H:1 V or less slope gradient. Prior to topsoil placement, the WRA will be ripped. <br />Topsoil will then be placed loosely over the regraded surface and seeded with the Reclamation <br />Seed Mix (see Table E-1). <br />S-IS-2007 Exhibit E Rec Plan E-4 <br />