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RECLAMATION PLAN EXHIBIT E (CONT) located in areas where disturbances by ongoing mining operations will be at a minimum, i . e . , along setbacks on the pit perimeter or mine floor. The topsoil will be handled as little as possible until it is replaced onto disturbed areas . The operator will take measures necessary to insure the stability of the replaced topsoil on graded slopes and spreading it as evenly as possible . Fertilizer and other soil amendments will be used as discussed in this plan. RECLAMATION TIMETABLE Reclamation will begin once enough area has been opened so that any reclamation completed will not be disturbed as mining progresses . This may take 5 or more years depending on the economic conditions in the area and the amount of material mined. The operator anticipates approximately 500 of the total mined land will be reclaimed by the time mining is completed. A portion of the floor area will be complete, but the area under the plant site/stockpile area will still need work. Grading of the final face area will be that last area to be reclaimed. Within one year after mining ends and the stockpiles have been removed, all graveling, resoiling and revegetation will be complete . The area will then be monitored for success of revegetation until it is released by the Board. The operator estimates that, this will happen 3 to 5 years after mining is completed. If revegetation problems occur before release, an analysis of the site will be made and the area will be revegetated again as necessary. The seed mixture and rates may be revised as needed to complete reclamation, if a modification is required, the Division will be notified prior to making the change . This gives us the most flexibility to complete reclamation successfully. RECLAMATION TIMETABLE Years Total Revegetation Road & Undisturbed Area Yard area (house) 3-5 25 . 12 2 . 83 20 . 51 1 . 78 19