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RECLAMATION PLAN EXHIBIT D <br />6.3.4 - Final grading will be such that the topography is <br />appropriate to the reclaimed use of the property, i.e., as <br />rangeland. Any slopes created will be graded 3h to 1v or less. <br />The floor of the mine will have a gentle slope from the base of <br />the working face slope towards the exterior of the mined area so <br />the existing drainage patterns across the site are maintained. <br />The existing disturbed areas will be graded so they can continue <br />to be used by the concrete batch plan operator. Their shapes may <br />change but the total area will remain at 3.03 acres. <br />once mining is complete, the area will be shaped, graded and <br />resoiled with four (4) inches of growth medium. When this is <br />done the area will be seeded and mulched. Seeding will occur <br />between October 15th and June 17r. The seed will be drilled to <br />insure maximum germination and most rapid cover establishment. <br />The seeding mix and species of grasses for the area are shown on <br />page 4 of this report. This is a seed mixture was prepared by <br />the NRCS for use on the adjoining mine. We also expect to see a <br />natural invasion of forbs and other grass species from the <br />surrounding areas. only inaccessible areas (if any) will be <br />broadcast seeded. If the seed is broadcast, the seed rates will <br />be doubled. When seeding ends mulch will be spread at a rate of <br />2000 lbs. per acre, and crimped to keep the straw in place. <br />The landowner will be asked to keep cattle off the site <br />during the first two years to insure the seed takes and if <br />necessary the seeded area will be fenced. After the second <br />growing season the site will be inspected and an assessment of <br />revegetation success will be done to determine if additional <br />seeding will be necessary. If the analysis shows additional work <br />is needed it will be done that fall. <br />Weed control will be implemented prior to and during <br />revegetation activities. This does not mean we will attempt to <br />kill all weeds, since some provide a natural ground cover and <br />shade for emerging grass. We will concentrate on controlling the <br />noxious weeds on the reclaimed area, following normal NRCS <br />recommendations if a problem occurs. <br />18 <br />