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(2) RECLAMATION COST ESTIMATE <br /> Reclamation costs are calculated using local contractors and prices. The assumptions for costing <br /> include that work will be performed using an excavator 312 Caterpillar or equivalent, a Caterpillar <br /> Model 212 grader, or equivalent, wheel-loader sized at 2 cubic yards or greater, 12-yard dump <br /> truck, and a 4-Trax with harrow for covering seed. Other equivalent manufacturer's equipment <br /> can be substituted. Cost includes fuel, lubricants, operator wages and benefits, and equipment <br /> depreciation. It is assumed that the equipment and contractor are located within 20 miles of <br /> project area. <br /> Adit Portal Area <br /> Removal of mining equipment and temporary structures(cost=worth) $ 00 <br /> Removal of to-be-built structures(not to exceed 4,500 sq ft) $ 4,200 <br /> Closure of portal and installation of frame and gate $ 1,250 <br /> Removal of refuse and debris $ 200 <br /> Removal of MSHA mandated road berms and regrading of roads(500 ft at$2/ft) $ 500 <br /> Escape Shaft-Air Raise <br /> Closure of Air Raise(Installation of concrete plug,fill and cover) $ 3,500 <br /> Miscellaneous <br /> Seed and finish 4.4 acres at$2,000/acre $ 8,800 <br /> Mob/Demob $ 1,000 <br /> SUBTOTAL $19,150 <br /> Contingency(23.5%) $4,500 <br /> TOTAL COST $23,700 <br /> (Rounded to nearest$100) <br />