2012-05-10_PERMIT FILE - M2012023

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RECLAMATION PLAN EXHIBIT E (cont) MULCH Once seeding is complete 2000 pounds per acres of native hay will be spread on the seeded area. The mulch will be crimped to an anchor depth of 2 inches. WEED CONTROL The mining and revegetated areas will be monitored closely each spring to determine if noxious weeds are invading the area. Weed control will be initiated if the problem becomes serious and continue until reclamation is complete. In no way should this be taken to mean that we will try to eradicate all weeds from the property. Some weeds are beneficial to the wildlife in the area by providing protection from the elements during win- ter. Total eradication of weeds from the site is not necessary desirable, so the operator will be using controls on the noxious weeds and letting the rest grow in select areas. It may be necessary to control weeds by mowing revegetated area after the first year; the feasibility of chemical weed control methods will be studied should it be necessary. The site review does not indicate there is a noxious weed problem on the site now. However, we will be working with the Las Animas County weed control agent to start selected control as mining begins to avoid having a problem later in the life of the mine. IRRIGATION No irrigation is planned for revegetated area in the mine, it tends to make the vegetation dependent on water and does not promote a vegetation cover that is diverse and capable of self regeneration. RECLAMATION PERFORMANCE STANDARDS The property will be mined in compliance with the Reclama- tion Performance Standards of Rule 6. Grading will be performed to create a final topography that is compatible with the in- tended final land use. Site slopes will be graded to retain the present site drainage pattern. The RECLAMATION PLAN MAPS show how the area will be reclaimed depending on what Option is imple- mented. 17