2010-01-21_PERMIT FILE - M2009082 (11)

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EXHIBIT E Reclamation Plan Design intent This site will be mined and reclaimed to create a diverse, stable and sustainable environment. There are significant opportunities to enhance wildlife habitat and the natural aesthetics of the Cache la Poudre River riparian corridor. The reclamation plan is designed to accommodate these opportunities. Existing riparian vegetation and wetlands have been identified and will be monitored and protected throughout mining and reclamation. Mining activities will be set back an appropriate distance from all areas designated for preservation. All mining activities will be set back a minimum of 200' from each side of the river. The only activities within the riparian corridor will include: controlled dewatering discharge consistent with a CDPHE permit; appropriately managed grazing of livestock; weed management; ongoing oil and gas production and maintenance activities; and a conveyor. The conveyor over the Cache la Poudre River will be installed in the location indicated on Exhibit C. Support structures for the conveyor will be placed outside the banks of the river and jurisdictional wetlands along the bank. The conveyor will include containment to assure that material does not spill into the river or adjacent wetlands during transport. Any additional conveyors that cross identified wetlands will be supported outside the delineated areas and include containment to limit spill into the wetlands. All other surface activities will take place outside the protected areas. Excavation associated with mining activities will be set back a minimum of 25' from existing wetlands. Wetlands will be clearly delineated with silt fencing and access from roads, stockpiles and maintenance activities will be set back a minimum of 10' from silt fencing. A combination of open water ponds, wetlands and upland pastures will be created by the mining and reclamation process. Creative use of materials generated by mining and processing operations will enhance and compliment the existing riparian corridor. Silts will be used to form diverse silt basin wetlands. Excess overburden will be used to vary the shape and slopes of the finished unlined ponds. Native and adaptive plantings and ground covers will be used to restore and enhance all areas disturbed by mining activities. This reclamation plan was developed based on: • A thorough evaluation of the environmental resources and existing conditions on and adjacent to the property; • The context of the property relative to existing and planned land uses in the area; • The volume, depth and configuration of the mineral resource; • The landowners' plans for the property; and • The rules and policies of Weld County, the Colorado Division of Minerals and Geology and other applicable local, State and Federal agencies. Parsons Mine DRMS 112 Reclamation Permit Application Page El of E9