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RECLAMATION PLAN EXHIBIT E (cont) <br />EXHIBITG contains specific information concerning impacts and <br />uses of water at this mining operation. <br />This is not a dredge facility, so there are no temporary <br />siltation structures involved in this operation and no mining <br />will be done within the confines of a river or creek. A U.S. <br />Army Corp of Engineers Permit is not required as there are no <br />waters of the U.S. or wetlands on the site that will be dis- <br />turbed. No settling ponds will be constructed and there will be <br />no earthen dams on the mined area. <br />The mining and reclamation plans consider existing wildlife <br />use of the site and final reclamation will enhance the area for <br />wildlife use in conjunction with the grazing uses planned by the <br />landowner. The mining and reclamation plans take into account <br />the safety and protection of wildlife remaining on the mine <br />site, processing site, and along all access roads to the site. <br />Creation and management of wildlife habitat is not a specific <br />part of the reclamation plan. However, whenever possible the <br />operator will work toward the improvement of habitat for wild- <br />life on the site. <br />There are isolated bare rock outcroppings on the site where <br />no topsoil exists, but where there is topsoil it is of good <br />quality and deep enough to salvage whatever is needed for recla- <br />mation of the entire site. When topsoil is removed to reach the <br />mineral deposit, it will be segregated and stockpiled. If the <br />topsoil piles remain undisturbed for more than a year, 3.0 #PLS <br />per 100 sq -ft, of Western Wheatgrass will be planted on the <br />piles or other means will be employed to preserve the topsoil <br />from wind and water erosion. This will keep it free of contami- <br />nants so that it remains useful for sustaining vegetation when <br />reclamation begins. The stockpiles will be located in areas <br />where disturbances by ongoing mining operations will be at a <br />minimum, i.e. along setbacks on the pit perimeter or on the mine <br />floor. The topsoil will be handled as little as possible until <br />it is replaced onto disturbed areas. The operator will take <br />measures necessary to insure the stability of the replaced <br />topsoil on graded slopes and ensuring that it is spread as <br />evenly a possible. Fertilizer and other soil amendments will be <br />used, if needed. <br />19 <br />