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Exhibit Page 17
<br />generally on the floor of the pit or in the outer perimeter, before using to backfill. Overburden and excess
<br />materials will be used for backfill as the initial step in reclamation, to create stable slopes, cover shale
<br />overburden, and provide smoother terrain suited for grazing. This will include filling ravines to smooth the south
<br />slope of the mesa. Backfilling is expected to vary from 1 to 30 feet in depth, based on topography. See cross -
<br />sections, Exhibit E -1. If backfilling is done in areas that are not actually mined, vegetation and sufficient soil to
<br />replace soil on the backfilled area will be removed prior to backfilling.
<br />Grading to control erosion, siltation and prevent damage (3.1.5(3))
<br />Grading will be done so that erosion and sediment is controlled on affected lands and so that there is no
<br />damage to areas outside those. All highwalls (mining faces) will be eliminated, and final slopes will be below the
<br />angle of repose to prevent potential slides or other damage on affected lands or outside the permit boundary.
<br />Temporary grading, including berms, rock check dams, swales, etc. may be incorporated during mining and
<br />reclamation as necessary. As much as possible, there will be no discharge from disturbed areas, and if there is
<br />discharge, will be through sediment basins or other permanent controls.
<br />Performance as soon as feasible (3.1.5(4))
<br />For most of the affected area, the time between initial disturbance and final reclamation will vary from five years
<br />to one year. Because of requirements for work area (see Mining Plan), this area will not be fully reclaimed until
<br />the end of the life of the mine. Roads and roadside areas outside the mining area will be at final grade and
<br />surface within 2 -3 years of start -up but may not have release requested until later, because of maintenance.
<br />Some mining areas will be used for access and have reclamation delayed until later. Backfilling and grading will
<br />be done quickly but placement of soil may wait until use of the area for access, stockpiling, and storm water
<br />control ceases; otherwise reclamation (backfill, grading, placement of soil) should be accomplished within one
<br />year of completion of extraction, with seeding to follow as soon as possible based on recommendations (See
<br />Exhibit J). Release will be requested when adequate vegetation is established.
<br />Refuse and acid - forming or toxic producing materials (3.1.5(5))
<br />No acid - forming or toxic producing materials are anticipated to be exposed, mined, or processed at this site.
<br />Any excess materials after crushing and screening, including product not processed or sold at the time of
<br />closure, will be incorporated into backfill, except for any stockpile of material left for landowner use after
<br />reclamation and release. Fuels, lubricants, raw materials (AC oil, Portland cement, admixtures, etc.) and other
<br />chemicals necessary for the operation and maintenance of plants, equipment and trucks will be located in the
<br />work area with suitable spill /leak protection and reporting.
<br />Holes, etc. (3.1.5(6))
<br />There are no drill holes, auger holes, adits or shafts to reclaim.
<br />Maximum slopes (3.1.5(7))
<br />All areas, including basins, former headwalls, and berms, shall have slopes not exceeding 2H:1V, with a goal of
<br />3H:1V. Slopes as proposed are compatible with surrounding conditions and land use.
<br />Use of farm equipment (3.1.5(8))
<br />Only the work area will be reclaimed (returned to cropland) and will allow use of farm equipment. The mining
<br />area, as pasture/ grazing land, has no use of farm equipment anticipated, but slopes will be as compatible with
<br />equipment use in the area, such as mowing, seeding, or weed control.
<br />Notice of other backfill (3.1.5(9))
<br />The Applicant will comply with this requirement to notify the Division if other backfill is used. The Applicant
<br />expects some use of excavated clean overburden and soil from project sites supported by this operation to be
<br />used for backfill or soil placement, and agrees to comply with requirements current at the time of use.
<br />Prevention of unauthorized release of pollutants to surface water (3.1.5(10))
<br />The Applicant will handle mined material to be disposed of on -site in a way to prevent unauthorized release of
<br />pollutants to surface water, and comply with this requirement, as well as county regulations. See Exhibit G.
<br />Prevention of unauthorized release of pollutants to groundwater (3.1.5(l 1))
<br />The Applicant will handle material mined, handled, consumed, or disposed of on -site in a way to prevent
<br />unauthorized release of pollutants to groundwater, and comply with this requirement. See Exhibit G.
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