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Corey Pit No. 3 <br />DMG 112 Permit Conversion Application <br />EXHIBIT E -Reclamation Plan <br />3.1.6 This is a dry pit except for a small natural seep at the gravel/shale interface in the <br />southwest corner of the existing pit. Mining operation may move this seep to the <br />south, but will not affect the quantity of water in the surface water system. A <br />Stonnwater Discharge Permit for Gravel Mines will be obtained from the <br />Colorado Department of Health that will include measures to inswe that there will <br />be no disturbance of surface water quality. The operation will have no affect on <br />the quality or quantity of any groundwater system. There will be no disturbance <br />to the prevailing hydrologic balance. There aze no wetlands on this site. <br />3.1.7 The operation will have no affect on the quality or quantity of any groundwater <br />system. <br />3.1.8 This site has been used as a gravel pit and farmland for many years and the <br />operation will not impact wildlife anymore than normal farming operations <br />would. <br />3.1.9 Topsoil will be removed and stockpiled along the east and west sides of the area <br />to be excavated and protected from erosion by broadcasting with grass seed. <br />Overburden not suitable for topsoil will be stockpiled just north of the topsoil. <br />The only woody vegetation on this site consists of sagebrush and similar brushy <br />vegetation on the east-facing slope of the mesa. A small area of this will be <br />removed from west of the farm road and properly disposed of before removal of <br />topsoil. <br />We do not expect to have to move the topsoil stockpiles until it is used in <br />reclamation. <br />Topsoil replaced on 3:1 slopes will be placed on gravel or gravelly overburden, <br />which should be sufficiently rough to avoid slippage. <br />The topsoil to be replaced has shown the ability to support vegetation in the past. <br />Topsoil will be replaced with scrapers and graded to ensure even placement. <br />There will be no vegetative piles left on this site. <br />3.1.10 Vegetation on the property will be locally available dry land pastures mix that is <br />more diverse than the three grasses identified in the original 110 permit. <br />The seed will be drilled between October 25 and Apri130 after ripping any <br />compacted azeas. The 3:1 slopes will be mulched with straw and crimped into the <br />soil by light discing. Flatter slopes in the bottom of the pit can be irrigated. <br />Spraying according to an approved Montrose County Weed Mitigation Plan will <br />control weeds. <br />3.1.11 There are no buildings or structures on this site and there are no structures <br />planned in conjunction with this operation. <br />3.1.12 The operator will post the required sign at the entrance to the mine by the road on <br />the north end of the affected land. <br />The boundaries of the affected area will be clearly delineated by existing fences <br />or steel marker posts before mining begins. <br />d) Topsoil will be removed to a depth of 4 to14 inches and stockpiled along the east and <br />west boundary of the excavated land. It will be stabilized by compaction with the <br />moving equipment. Overburden will then be removed and stockpiled north of the topsoil <br />piles. Topsoil stockpiles will be stabilized by broadcasting the seed mix listed in (f)(ii) at <br />the rate of 22 ]bs per acre. Overbwden will be accessible for backfilling and final <br />grading as needed. The topsoil will be spread after final grading of overburden. Seeding <br />of reclaimed areas will occur between October 25 and Apri130. <br />