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EXHIBIT D <br /> Reclamation Plan <br /> This plan covers reclamation the proposed Harmony Windsor Site. <br /> Final Proposed Land Use <br /> The current land use for the Harmony Windsor Site property is general agriculture. The use of <br /> this land for general agriculture is not expected to change. Most of the land surrounding the <br /> proposed permit area has similar agricultural uses. Consistent with general agricultural uses, <br /> portions of the reclaimed mining area may be used for tree farming similar to other parts of the <br /> property. With so much open, undeveloped land in the surrounding area, maintaining this land <br /> as general agriculture is consistent with the more regional land uses. <br /> General Overview of the Reclamation Plan <br /> Reclamation of the proposed permit area is fairly straightforward. After mining and reclamation, <br /> the mine cells will be dry depressions with maximum depth of approximately 10 feet and 3H:1 V <br /> side slopes. Working with the existing land topography, the reclaimed cell depth will generally <br /> decrease from north to south and the mining cells will be backfilled and graded to drain to the <br /> south. Reclaimed mine pit side slopes will be created from backfill with overburden and topsoil <br /> will be spread on both the side slopes and pit bottom to establish a plant growth medium. All <br /> areas disturbed by mining activities will be prepared with topsoil and overburden and <br /> revegetated during reclamation. Revegetation will generate a blend of grass species and, given <br /> suitable precipitation, should produce good vegetation cover over all of the reclaimed site. In <br /> addition to revegetation with grasses, areas used for tree farming may be stabilized with mulch or <br /> other workable soil covers. <br /> In general, shallower reclaimed slopes will provide easier access during reclamation and safer <br /> access for ranching equipment following mining. Shallower slopes will also aid in establishing <br /> vegetation growth and minimize erosion. Although pit side slopes will be backfilled and graded <br /> as shallow as possible, no slopes will be reclaimed any steeper than 3H:1 V. Grading of pit side <br /> slopes and the pit bottom will attempt to adhere to the surrounding natural topography and <br /> drainage patterns. <br /> The portable processing facility and any other structures associated with mining will be removed <br /> from the site during final reclamation activities. Roads not necessary for future access and other <br /> disturbed areas will be reclaimed with topsoil and overburden replacement and vegetative cover <br /> to stabilize the areas and minimize erosion. <br /> Reclamation Measures/Materials Handling <br /> All available overburden and topsoil material will be used for backfilling. Similar to mining, <br /> earth moving equipment may include, but are not limited to dozers, loaders, scrapers, and <br /> excavators. Additional farm equipment for grading and seeding may be used for revegetation <br /> activities. <br /> Harmony Windsor Site <br /> DBMS Limited Impact 110 Permit Application Page I <br />