1989-10-10_REVISION - M1988112 (12)

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5~ EXHIBIT E - RECLAMATION PLAN E.1 General The general reclamation procedures for the San Luis Project will remain the same as those presented in Exhibit E, Sections E.1 and E.2 of the approved permit. Topsoil/growth medium stockpiling and use will occur as discussed in Section E.2.1 of the approved permit, except that in addition to the major stockpiles shown on Figure C-1 smaller stockpiles of topsoil may be located along roads and adjacent to disturbance areas to provide easy access for reclamation. These smaller stockpiles will be graded with side slopes no steeper than 2H:1V and planted with a cover crrop of western wheatgrass if left in place for more than one season. Section E.3 (Reclamation Implementation) will require amendment of the reclamation plans for those facilities which have been revised (the tailings disposal area and associated facilities). Reclamation implementation for the waste rock disposal areas will occur in the same manner as previously approved and can be found in Section E.3.2 of the approved permit. Reclamation of the mill facilities will also occur in the same manner as previously approved and can be found in Section E.3.6 of the approved permit. Reclamation of the tailings disposal area is described in this exhibit. Reclamation plans for existing facilities such as the test heap have been revised slightly and are also discussed in this exhibit. Figure F-1 shows the revised post-mining topography for the project area. Table E.2-1 has been revised and is included in this amendment. E.2 Tailings Disposal Area Reclamation E.2.1 General The tailings disposal area reclamation program will include five basic elements listed in approximate order of occurrence; 1) reclamation of the tailings embankment; 2) final contouring of the disposal area surface; 3) excavation of the E-1