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Rule 6.4.5 EXHIBIT E - Reclamation Plan <br />(1) The proposed grading at time of final reclamation is shown on Map 6, Reclamation <br />Plan Map. This map also shows the location of five proposed cross-sections which <br />depict the proposed final slopes which will be encountered during the reclamation <br />phase of the operation. Map 7, Mine & Reclamation Plan Cross Sections, depict the <br />existing grade and final grade after reclamation for each cross section. The outer <br />perimeter of the mine along the west edge of the pit will be graded to a minimum of 3:1 <br />slopes to ensure long term stability. The interior of the mine will be graded to conform <br />to the general west to east slope of the existing land. There will be no impoundments. <br />(2) (a) All of the affected lands are currently pasture land. Reclamation will restore all <br />of the affected land to pasture land. The amount of disturbed land will be limited <br />to 17.5 acres at any one time. The mining operation will bring the grades to <br />within 6" to 8" of the final reclaimed elevation to allow for topsoil application. <br />(b) The post-mining use will be pasture land which is consistent with the existing <br />land use in the vicinity of the project. This is also consistent with the Weld <br />County Zoning designation for this property, which is A-Agriculture. <br />(c) Section 3.1 <br />3.1.1 Establishing Post-Mining Use: The Operator is the landowner. The land <br />will be reclaimed to the original use of pasture land. <br />3.1.2 Reclaiming Substituted Land: N/A <br />3.1.3 Time Limit and Phased Reclamation: The Operator commits to complete <br />each phase of reclamation within five (5) years from the date that such phase has <br />commenced. <br />3.1.4 Public Use: N/A <br />3.1.5 Reclamation Measures - Materials Handling: Grading will be performed so <br />as to create the final topography shown on the Reclamation Plan. The <br />Operator/Landowner will utilize appropriate earth moving equipment to ensure <br />adequate compaction for stability. The grading will be done in a manner to <br />control erosion and siltation of the affected lands through use of stormwater <br />diversion ditches and settling ponds. Cut slopes will be cut at a 3:1 during the <br />mining operation and left at this slope at the time of reclamation. At the time of <br />reclamation the temporary sediment ponds and diversion ditches will be <br />backfilled to the finish grades shown on the Reclamation Plan Map. The riprap <br />inlet pads will be left in place and filled over during backfilling of the sediment <br />ponds. The riprap outlet pads will be removed. Topsoil placement and seeding <br />will be completed as soon as operations allow. Once vegetation has been re- <br />established to approximately 70% coverage then the silt fence (or sediment <br />control logs) will be removed and disposed of off-site. Konig Ag Company will <br />control the unauthorized release of pollutants to the surface drainage system and <br />groundwater. <br />3.1.6 Water - General Requirements: The proposed mining operation will not <br />have any affect on the prevailing hydrologic balance of the affected land and <br />surrounding area, nor any affect on the quantity or quality of water in surface and <br />groundwater systems during and after mining operation. The Operator will <br />comply with all applicable laws and regulations. <br />3.1.7 Groundwater - Specific Requirements: The mining operation will not <br />affect groundwater quality.