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Cost Estimate far Reclamation The maximum area in the Carper Pit #2 Pit that could require seeding is 42.7 acres. A cover crop would be established after topsoil is replaced. After the cover is established the grass will be planted as recommended by the local Natural Resource Conservation Service. The cost units below already include labor and fuel. The cover crop, manuring, and grass seeding cost were obtained from the Natural Resource Conservation Service and have been based on Conservation Reserve Program costs. The other unit costs were obtained from a local contractor who is equipped to perform reclamation if Tim Carper were to default on the reclamation plan. Carper Pit #2 Task Backfill and Grade to 3:1 slopes Replace Topsoil TractodSpeedy Mover Revegethte Site Volumes Uri is 86.7 Hours 251.1 Hours Cover crop 42.7 Acres Grass seeding 42.7 Acres Seed 358.68 Lbs. (42.7 acres x 8.4 # PLS/Acre) Tractor/Speedy Mover 2 Hours Dozer 2 Hours TOTAL Unit Item Cost $115.00 $9,970.50 $75.00 $18,832.50 $45.00 $1,921.50 $45.00 $1,921.50 $8.70 $3,120.52 $75.00 $150.00 $115.00 $230.00 $36,146.52 While reclamation costs are calculated on the entire expanded acreage, the mining plan is to open one tract at a time. Only as Tract 3 is opened should the financial warranty be increased. Then the requirment should only be on the previous 9.9 acres (Tract 2) and the newly opened Tract 3 (6.35 acres). Tim plans to begin reclamation of the previously mined tracts as he opens a new tract to minimize the amount of financial warranty requirement involved.