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RECLAMATION PLAN EXHIBIT E (CONT.) <br />IRRIGATION <br />No irrigation is planned for the revegetated area in the <br />pit. It makes the vegetation dependent on water and does not <br />promote a vegetation cover that is diverse and capable of self <br />regeneration. No irrigation water is used on the site at this <br />time so none is planned in the future. <br />RECLAMATION PERFORMANCE STANDARDS <br />The operator intends to mine the property in compliance with <br />the Reclamation Performance Standards of Rule 3. Grading will be <br />done to create a final topography that is compatible with the <br />intended final land use. Maximum slopes will be within the <br />limits set forth in the Rules and Regulations of the Board and <br />will be capable of being traversed by machinery. A sign that <br />conforms to the requirements in Rule 3.1.12 (1996) will be placed <br />at the mine entrance prior to commencing mining. No blasting <br />will take place on this site. <br />The material used to create the slopes will be native <br />material found on the site. It consists of clayey sand, minor <br />amounts of overburden and topsoil. The pit will be reclaimed so <br />that a suitable grade for drainage exists. All surface runoff <br />outside the mining area will be directed into the existing <br />drainages around the site. <br />All grading will be done in a manner to control erosion and <br />to protect areas outside the affected lands from slides or other <br />damage. All backfilling and grading will be completed as soon as <br />feasible after mining is completed in a given area. All refuse <br />will be hauled away or disposed of in a manner that will control <br />unsightliness and protect the drainage system from pollution. <br />There are no acid-forming or toxic materials involved in <br />this operation. If petroleum products are stored at the site, it <br />will be done as prescribed by applicable laws. Any storage tanks <br />will be surrounded by a berm, adequate to retain any fluid <br />spilled if a tank ruptures. In addition, there are adequate <br />absorbent materials on site to contain any spills that would <br />occur outside the berms. There are no drill or auger holes on <br />the land. <br />The operator does not expect prevailing hydrologic condi- <br />tions to be disturbed. Yuma County will comply with applicable <br />Colorado water laws and regulations (as the operator understands <br />them) governing injury to existing water rights to minimize any <br />18