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DIVISION OF MINERALS & GEOLOGY BOARD PERMIT AMENDMENT APPLICATION REGULAR OPERATION (112) PERMIT # M-1992-066 HOGUE RIVER PIT EXHIBIT E Reclamation Plan A. In the original reclamation plan, the gravel mining operation was to be divided into four phases. This amendment application is for the purpose of adding a fifth Phase. Phase V is the portion of land, approximately 13 acres, included in the northwest corner of the 51 acres permitted. B. At the completion of the mining operations, the mined area will result in the creation of one pond. Of the 51 acre area to be mined, it is estimated that the size of the pond will be approximately 36 surface acres. The area to be reclaimed as shorelines will be approximately 15 acres. The final size of the pond will be dependent upon the amount of overburden encountered during the final phases of the mining operation. This material will be used as backfill and shaping of the shorelines. C. Post mining use of the land is dictated by the high water table. Consultation with the landowner, Colorado Division of Wildlife, U.S. Army Corp of Engineers and other involved parties has led to the development of a reclamation plan that appears to best compliment the conditions of this site and surrounding areas. D. The U.S. Army Corp of Engineers has indicated that a 404 permit will not be required for mining operations. Based upon suggestions by the Corp, shorelines of the pond will be shaped irregularly and may be flattened to create wetland areas. E. Reclamation operations are being done concurrent with mining operations where site conditions permit. Special emphasis was also given to phasing so that reclamation operations could be coordinated with the mining operations. The close proximity of mining operations to areas that are subject to be reclaimed will expedite the reclamation procedures in mined out areas. Overburden and topsoil generated from the mining expansion will be hauled directly to reclamation areas for placement, shaping and seeding. By following these procedures, we anticipate the project site reclamation to be 90 to 95 percent complete at the termination of the mining operation. F. The pond shorelines will be the major areas to be reclaimed. The slopes and shorelines will be shaped and topsoiled once mining operations are completed in an azea. The reclaimed areas will be seeded according to the Soil Conservation Services recommendations. It is estimated that the pond shoreline will be reclaimed to within 100 feet of mining operations.