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RECLAMATION PLAN EXHIBIT E (cont) <br /> present it about 10% grass and the remaining vegetation is weeds. <br /> Site investigations indicate the water table varies from 3 to 25 <br /> feet deep depending on the season. Under normal conditions, the <br /> operator will strive for a 30 to 40 percent cover rate on the <br /> revegetated areas when reclamation is complete. <br /> Careful analysis of the growth medium and salvageable soil will <br /> permit the operator to implement a soil additive program and to <br /> monitor the prescribed seeding plan to determine if the plan <br /> requires revision. Under normal weather conditions, an adequate <br /> moisture reserve will be present for establishment of the <br /> proposed seed mixture. No irrigation will be used during - <br /> reclamation since the plan is to establish a vegetation cover <br /> that is not dependent on irrigation to survive. <br /> REVEGETA TION PROGRAM <br /> The revegetation program to be implemented is detailed below and <br /> applies to the setback areas and slopes around the commercial <br /> development envelope as shown on the reclamation plan map. <br /> REVEGETATION INFORMATION <br /> The topsoiling plan presented earlier and the revegetation <br /> program are devised after careful review of the existing soil <br /> conditions and present vegetation, both on site and in the <br /> reports contained in the SOILS AND VEGETATION section. Revegetation <br /> will be carried out in such a way, so as to establish a diverse, <br /> effective and long-lasting vegetative cover that is capable of <br /> self-regeneration without continued dependence on irrigation, <br /> soil amendments or fertilizers . The plan is designed to create a <br /> vegetative cover that is at least equal in extent to the cover of <br /> the natural vegetation before mining. The revegetation plan <br /> provides for the greatest probability of success in plant estab- <br /> lishment and vegetative development by considering environmental <br /> factors such as seasonal patterns of precipitation, temperatures <br /> and wind. Other considerations, such as soil texture, fertility <br /> and slope stability have been considered. The RECLAMATION PLAN MAP <br /> shows the sloping plan and areas that will be revegetated around <br /> the mine. <br /> Seed will be drilled or broadcast, the method determined at <br /> seeding time as appropriate for the area being seeded. The <br /> 17(Revised 12/15/2014) <br />