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Amendment Application 2011 Exhibit Page 10 <br />Amendment Application Exhibit Page 10 <br />EXHIBIT E/1 - RECLAMATION PLAN <br />GENERAL CONCEPT: <br />The original concept has not changed significantly: it is to be reclaimed as a water <br />resource surrounded by improved irrigated pastureland: This amendment addresses <br />only changes to the original plan. <br />(1) The number of ponds is increased from three to five, by dividing one pond into <br />two parts and adding a pond in the South Field. <br />(2) Sizes of several ponds have changed. <br />(3) The percentage of total water surface increases slightly. <br />(4) An island and other features are added to provide more visual variety. <br />(5) The pre-existing irrigation return-flows ditch south of the major area of the <br />original permit boundary is incorporated into the water system. <br />(6) The sequence of reclamation will change to match the new post-reclamation and <br />the changes in mining sequence. <br />(7) One portion of the original permit area now has all permanent (post-reclamation) <br />improvements made and is no longer necessary to be in the permit area. <br />Maps F-3 and F-4 replace Maps F-1 and F-2. Although the cross-section (Drawing E-1) <br />is still accurate, an additional cross-section for the new portion of the site is shown for <br />clarity. <br />STOCKPILE PROTECTION: <br />Despite efforts to establish good long-term growth of grass on the western slope of the <br />west berms, terrain and climate have prevented significant success, but weeds and the <br />slope and soil conditions have prevented any significant wind and water erosion. <br />Portions of this berm (and the entire south berm) will be used to shape and reclaim <br />parts of the ponds and their shorelines earlier than originally planned, which will offset <br />this problem. <br />As previously stated, portions of stockpiles may be left as permanent berms as part of <br />the landscaping for future post-reclamation use. <br />CONTOURS AFTER RECLAMATION <br />The general concept of contours after reclamation is unchanged. Final contours as <br />shown in Map F-4 are changed only to reflect the changes in pond shapes and sizes, <br />and the addition of the South Field and its planned pond. <br />CONFORMANCE WITH LAND USE PLANNING <br />We believe that the proposed post-mining use continues to conform to present and <br />planned land use for the area; both in the Dolores River Valley and the county. <br />Table E-1 is replaced by Table E-2: Summary of reclamation areas for complete <br />project. <br />Stone Sand & Gravel, LLC 15 MAR 2011 <br />Application for Amendment to Permit M-2001-001: Line Camp Pit SSG-LCP-D1-001