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EXHIBIT E <br />BRENT PIT <br />RECLAMATION PLAN <br />The current use of the affected lands is rangeland and the reclamation plan will <br />return them to this use over time. A reclamation plan was obtained from the Natural <br />Resources Conservation Service (see attachments) and will be followed. <br />Reclamation will begin in the required seeding season (November 1 to May 15 as <br />per N.R.C.S.) the year the county decides that the pit is depleted. As always reclamation <br />will only start if the weather conditions permit (adequate moisture to insure growth.) <br />The final reclamation timetable is as follows: <br />1. Final grading (all slopes 4:1 or flatter) 4 to 5 days <br />2. Placement of remaining overburden (1 to 2 feet) 6 to 7 days <br />3. Replacement of topsoil (4 to 10 inches) 1 to 3 days <br />4. Discing and fertilizing if required 1 day <br />5. Seeding 1 to 2 days <br />6. Mulching and crimping 1 to 2 days. <br />The area to be reclaimed will be worked by dozers, front-end loaders or motor <br />graders to achieve the required fmal slopes. Rippers will be used to break up any <br />compaction caused by the equipment and seat the topsoil. The topsoil will be <br />placed using the same equipment. Any fertilizer required would be applied prior <br />to discing. The topsoil will be disced to a depth of approximately four inches prior <br />to drilling the seed. Weed free mulch will be applied at a rate of two (2) tons per <br />acre and crimped into the topsoil. Seeding will only be done during the season <br />recommended by the N.C.R.S. reclamation will begin the year the gravel mining <br />operation ceases. The reclamation will be completed within one year (weather <br />permitting) and any follow up reclamation to achieve required ground cover will <br />be completed within 3 years. <br />The County Weed Control manager makes periodic inspections of operating and <br />reclaimed county gravel pits in order to control those weeds listed on the <br />Colorado noxious weed list. Hand spraying only is utilized in the areas that have <br />been previously reclaimed also the herbicide selected for use is custom tailored <br />by type and dosage. <br />The seed mix provided by the N.C.R.S. is attached. This list provides the <br />pounds of pure live seed to be applied, fertilizer amounts if required, quantity of <br />weed free mulch to be applied and the depth of its crimping and the desired <br />seeding season. <br />The haul road will be reclaimed with the final reclamation. <br />5