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EXHIBIT E — Reclamation Plan <br />The pit will be re- seeded, as recommended by the attached Kit Carson County NRCS <br />seeding recommendation, when completed. The site will be used for rangeland. <br />a) Top soil depths are approximately 0 to 4 inches at the proposed site. Top soil <br />and any suitable overburden will be stockpiled for use in reclamation. <br />b) Reclaimed slopes will have a maximum gradient of 3H:1 V to facilitate re- <br />vegetation and reduce soil erosion. <br />c) We plan to consult with the Natural Resource Conservation Service, utilizing <br />their recommendations, to maximize our reclamation efforts. A copy of their <br />recommendation is attached. <br />d) The stockpiled topsoil will be spread evenly over the prepared area. All <br />topsoil will be replaced before seeding of the pit occurs. We estimate that <br />approximately 4" of topsoil will be replaced during reclamation. All of the <br />stockpiled topsoil will be returned, but the depth could vary depending on <br />what was stockpiled in that particular area. <br />e) The NRCS plan has recommended that seeding be done between November 15 <br />and May 15 with a disc drill for best results. The seedbed will be prepared for by <br />chiseling the site. Following seeding, the area will be mulched with straw. <br />Approximately 2 tons per acre will be applied, followed by light disking to crimp <br />the straw. Seeding rates per acres of pure live seed suggested are 1.5 pounds of <br />Blues grama, 3.5 pounds of Little Bluestem, 4.5 pounds of Sideoats grama, 8.0 <br />pounds of Buffalograss, and 8.0 pounds of Western Wheatgrass. <br />e) We plan to drill to seed the grass. If seed were broadcast, the rates would be <br />doubled. The pit area will be fenced until vegetation is established and final <br />release is obtained. The site will be inspected for noxious weeds on a regular <br />basis. Control will be maintained by the operator or retaining services of the <br />Kit Carson County Weed District spraying service. <br />f) There will be no ponds, streams remaining after reclamation. <br />g) Any internal haul roads will be reclaimed as the pit is closed. The entrances <br />into the pit will be left in place at the request of the landowner. <br />h) The land will be returned to a state consistent with the proposed future land <br />use. <br />