2001-12-17_REPORT - M1983067 (13)

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Banks and Gesso, LLC Reclamation Plan The post-mining land use for the Stagecoach Mine will be for a lined water- storage reservoir, with surrounding riverside areas producing beneficial wildlife habitat. Reclamation Process Land disturbance on the permit area will begin with removal and stockpiling of topsoil with a scraper prior to mining. Total disturbed areas (the affected area) can be seen on F~chibit C-3, Mining Plan Map. Topsoil will be utilized for future surface reclamation as plant-growth medium in areas not permanently covered by water. Reveaetation All surface areas disturbed by mining activities will be top soiled and drill-seeded for final reclamation with the seed mixes shown in Table A. This seed mix has been developed based on correspondence between the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Division of Minerals and Geology, who specfied this mix for this site during the DMG permitting process. Recommendations given by the USDA will be followed with regard to the method of seeding, seeding dates, fertilization, and follow-up maintenance for weed control by mowing. Mowing will be performed for at least two years after seeding to help establish regenerating stands of grasses and to control weed infestation. Since no large areas will be exposed to wind or rain erosion, seeded areas will not be mulched with straw or hay. The north, east and south perimeters of the site will also be landscaped with deciduous and evergreen trees and shrubs. The screening berm constructed during the mining operations will be removed and replaced with a 36-foot wide level landscaped buffer strip. The removal of the berm will allow for the preservation of open views across the site. Table B contains the tree and shrub species proposed for the landscape buffer. Adams County-CUP, Razonlny, Flnal Plat Stepecoach MIna.01045 Mablb Pmmk Conaeta, Inc. Novarnber, 2001 5