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~ APPLICATION FOR MINING PERMIT GENERAL REFRACTORIES COMPANY BEULAH MINE PUEBLO COUNTY, COLORADO Page 3 EXHIBIT E - "c" (CONT'D) Wildlife - Mining and reclamation will be accomplished in line with the recommendations set forth by the Division of Wildlife Report, a copy of which is attached to this application as EXHIBIT H. Topsoiling -Where topsoil is present on the mine site, it will be stock- piled and stabilized until needed for reclamation. Upon completion of final grading, the topsoil will be replaced over the mined out areas where topsoil was present prior to disturbance. Re-vegetation - Reclamation of all disturbed land will be for rangeland. Slopes will be left so that livestock can graze on the reclaimed area. Re-vegetation will be accomplished fallowing the recommendations set forth in a report by the Soil Conservation Service. A copy of said report is included in this application as EXHIBIT I. d Reclamation for these affected lands will provide a surface which will permit the growth of natural vegetation and provide habitat for wildlife in the area. There will be no water impoundments. The reclaimed slope will be similar to the present slop permitting the natural runoff of rainfall. e Those areas shaded in green will be where topsoil is to be stockpiled and stabilized until needed for reclamation. Re-vegetation will be according to the plan prepared by the Soil Conservation Service and made a part of this application under EXHIBIT I. f i, ii, iii - Reclamation Timetable Main Pit South Face - Reduction of the highwall to a 35° slope will be the first step for reclamation after completion of mining. This will require approximately two months. Preparation of the spoil areas, i.e., grading to insure natural drainage, leveling and backfilling of overburden, replacement of available topsoil and spreading of fines will require approximately one month with a dozer. Fertilizing, planting and mulching will require approx- imately 2 weeks. The foregoing will be done after completion of mining in 1986. Total area included in this permit application for the South Face is 14.6 acres. Main Pit East Face - The same procedure described above for the South Face will be followed in the area of the East Face. Time required to accomplish the reclamation will be the same also. Mining will be completed in this area by 1986. Total area included in this permit application for the East Face is 6.1 acres.