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Exhibit Page 19 <br />taken into account. Final approval of reclamation will be granted by the CDNR (DRMS) after reporting and <br />inspection. Original vegetation cover is documented by photography of the site spannig 1993 -2012. <br />The seed mixes and methods of seeding, fertilization, and weed control to be used (Exhibit J) have been <br />approved by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, local Conservation District, and Weed Control <br />District, and were recommended by the Range Conservationist. The large undisturbed areas on and around the <br />affected areas of the site will provide a source of seed for natural propagation of species native to the area that <br />are not included in the seed mix. The mining area will not be revegetated in the mixed ponderosa- pinyon forest <br />that presently occupies the site, in accordance with the landowners wishes, but will restored as grassland with <br />relatively fewer forbs and trees. <br />TOPSOIL, SPOIL, AND REVEGETATION (6.4.5.(2)d.) <br />As discussed above, soil will be removed from the pit and segregated in stockpiles. Stockpile areas will be reclaimed <br />and revegetated in the same way as other mined areas. Where soil was left at the time of construction (because soil <br />was placed in the stockpile), and where a clay or silt layer exists above the shale (after mining gravel), the areas will <br />be chiseled or ripped (scarified) prior to replacement of topsoil and seeding. As discussed above, revegetation will <br />be done with species, methods, rates, availability and scheduling as discussed in Exhibit J. <br />Exhibit E -1 shows typical cross - sections, including a profile of the surface before and after mining, and after <br />reclamation, and several details showing reclamation along the uphill and downhill edges of the mined area. No <br />permanent highwalls (vertical cuts) are to be left; all will be backfilled. <br />Map F -1 shows phases and types of reclamation. Map F -2 shows planned, approximate contours and elevations <br />after mining and reclamation. Road alignments maybe varied slightly based on landowner wishes and changes to <br />reduce erosion and sedimentation while ensuring access. <br />PLAN /SCHEDULE (6.4.5.(2)e.) <br />The following features constructed during mining or reclamation will be left in place as <br />permanent post - reclamation features, as requested by the landowner: <br />1. Roads. Access and haul roads (including roads existing before mining) will be built to <br />county specifications current at the time of construction, and will be provided to the <br />landowner in acceptable condition at the time of reclamation release. <br />2. Basins. Sediment basins will be designed to catch sediment and prevent sedimentation <br />downstream, while allowing water to infiltrate downhill for subirrigation. If approved and <br />water rights are obtained, one or both basins may be used to provide a water source for <br />livestock after mining and reclamation, and continue to allow for subirrigation of the grass. <br />Slopes will be not greater than 6H:1 V and depths will be not greater than 8 feet with at least <br />two feet freeboard and are not designed for discharge except under emergency conditions <br />(storm frequency of greater than 100 years). Under normal conditions, open water is not <br />expected to remain in these basins for long periods of time, and water - loving species of <br />plants will colonize these areas. <br />3. As stated above, backfilling, grading, and placement of soil should be accomplished within <br />one year of completion of mining in a specific area (including stockpiles), with seeding to <br />follow as soon as possible based on recommendations (See Map, Exhibit F, and Exhibit J). <br />Items specified for the Reclamation Plan in Rule 6.4.5.(1) and 6.4.5.(2)f. have been included in <br />other items in this Exhibit or have been included in other Exhibits referenced above, and <br />therefore are not separately listed in this exhibit. <br />