2005-01-13_REVISION - M1981022 (3)

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EXHIBIT E (Revised) Reclamation Plan General agriculture will be the primary final reclaimed use for the Glass Gravel Pit site. The proposed reclaimed use is compatible with surrounding land uses. Portions of mining area will be backfilled and reclaimed as "native" areas, which will be re-seeded with native vegetation. To reduce needed backfill quantities, and to create a more versatile agricultural land use, a small section of the mining area will not be completely backfilled. This area will be lined to create a dry depression in the land surface. Although not part of this proposed reclamation amendment, the lined depression could potentially be used by future landowners as a stock pond. The lined area will be sealed from the surrounding groundwater and will create a depression approximately 4 acres in size and approximately 10 feet deep. The backfilled acid lined portions of the mining area will be graded to 3H:1 V slopes or flatter, covered with topsoil or other growth medium, and re-vegetated. Remaining areas within the permit boundary will consist of an unimproved access road and reclaimed or otherwise undisturbed land. The approximate acreage of each of these areas is: Final Land Use Area acres Lined Section of Minin Area 4 Backfilled Portion of Minin Area 4 Access Road <0.1 Other Reclaimed or Undisturbed Land 7.4 TOTAL 15.4 Reclamation Measures/Materials Handling Backfilling will be done to provide stabilized general agricultural land and to minimize erosion. The backfill material will consist of inert material, overburden, and topsoil brought to the site from other construction projects performed by Connell Resources. The backfill material will comply with the specifications of Rule 3.1.5 (9) regarding the on-site disposal of inert fill. The off-site backfill material will be clean and inert and suitable for backfilling. Transport of the material to the Glass Gravel Pit site will be stopped if the material appears off-color, produces a suspicious odor, or contains excessive amounts of debris. An affidavit certifying that the material is clean and inert is attached. The transport of material to the site and backfilling is expected to occur from 2004 through 2005. Placement and grading will be performed to stabilize the material and control erosion. The material will be placed and compacted in the same manner as described in the current reclamation plan. Final grading and seeding will be done as soon as possible after backfilling and topsoiling have been completed. Cororell Resources Glar.c Pi! Operation UMG 111 Permit Amendmen! Page S