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Exhibit E -Reclamation Plan 5) A full analysis of hydrological concerns, and the information required to address the Division's concems regarding groundwater and surface water at the site, has been done by Tom Schreiner of the Division (Attachment 1). These issues must also be resolved prior to approval of this application by the Division, in accordance with Rules 3.1.6 and 3.1.7 of the Construction Materials Rules and Regulations. 6) No details about the construction of the liner, its installation, or the quality control measures to be taken during the process of installing it have been furnished. Please submit these details, in accordance with Rule 6.4.5(2)(a) of the Construction Materials Rules and Regulations. See item number 10 of Tom Schreiner's review, also. 7) In accordance with Rule 6.4.5(2)(d), please specify what quantity of wheatgrass, and what species, will be used to seed the topsoil stockpiles, should they be left in place more than one growing season. 8) The suggested seed mixes are both low in their pounds of Pure Live Seed per acre, and show an unusually high percentage of wheatgrass species. The percentages cited on page 8 for the mixes aze erroneous (the correct percentages are: 30% Vaughn Side Oats Grama, l 1% Grenville Switchgrass, 6% Covington Blue Grazna, and 52% Barton Westem Wheatgrass; and 40% Barton Western Wheatgrass, 44% Luna Pubescent Wheatgrass, and 16% Lincoln Smooth Brome). Please reconsider these seed mixes in light of the need to establish a "diverse, effective, and long-lasting vegetative cover that is capable of self-regeneration without continued dependence on irrigation, soil amendments or fertilizer, and is at least equal in extent of cover to the surrounding area." The average Pure Live Seeds per square foot should be around 40 PLS/fr' for drilled seed, or 80 PLS/fr' for broadcast seeds. Also, please specify what the spacing of the clusters of trees and shrubs per acre will be, as well as the percentage survival after a certain amount of time. This is in accordance with Rule 3.1.10(1) and 6.4.5(2)(f)(ii) of the Construction Materials Rules and Regulations. 9) Please commit to not exposing any groundwater until after the Office of the State Engineer (OSE) approves the Substitute Supply Plan. In case of the accidental exposure of groundwater during this time, please commit to backfilling the exposed water to 2' above water table, and notifying the OSE and DMG immediately. See item number 9 of Tom Schreiner's review, also. Exhibit S -Permanent Structures 10) "Where the mining operation will adversely affect the stability of any significant, valuable, or permanent man-made structure located within two hundred (200) fee[ of affected land, the applicant may either provide a notarized agreement between the applicant and the person(s) having an interest in the structure, that the applicant is to provide compensation for any damage to the~structure; or where such an agreement can not be reached, the applicant shall provide an appropriate engineering evaluation that demonstrates that such a sttucture shall