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E%HIBIT E <br />RECLAMATION PLAN <br />The reclamation of the site will consist of ponds as water <br />storage reservoirs. These ponds will be sealed from the <br />groundwater to prevent any leakage of groundwater into the pond. <br />Water can then be stored in the pond for later use. <br />The Reclamation Plan proposes construction of a dike between Cell <br />A and B made of overburden material. This dike will allow a <br />greater amount of water storage on the whole site by controlling <br />the water between the cells. A culvert will be installed in the <br />dike to allow excess water from Cell A to flaw into Cell B. <br />The formation of ponds in this area will enhance the wildlife <br />habitat presently found in the riparian riverbank area. The <br />northwest corner of the site contains an area of tree stumps. <br />These stumps will b~ dragged down below the water level in Cell B <br />for fish habitat. <br />Side slopes will be in the accepted 3:1 and 2:1 configuration. <br />Overburden stockpiles will be seeded with wheatgrass if they <br />remain longer than one growing season. <br />The mining operation will consume from 6 to 10 acres each year. <br />Reclamation will be done along the shoreline immediately <br />following the mining. Stripping ahead of the mining will disturb <br />no more than 3 acres at any one time. <br />The Soil Conservation Service has been consulted and they have <br />provided information on reclamation and a seeding mix. Their <br />letter is included at the end of this exhibit. <br />The following remarks are in response to Rule 6, Reclamation <br />Performance Standards. <br />6.1 Gradina <br />a) Grading will be carried <br />appropriate to the final <br />reservoir. <br />out to create a topography <br />land use, which is a water <br />b) Grading will be continuous and uniform, and will be <br />performed to minimize erosion and siltation. Land outside <br />of the disturbed area will not be affected by mining <br />operations. There will be no highwalls left on this site. <br />Slopes will be no steeper than 3e1 above water and .ten feet <br />below water with 2:1 slopes in water deeper than ten feet. <br />E-1 <br />