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Cost Estimate for Reclamation The maximum area in the amended Ensminger Pit#2 that could require seeding is 64.6 acres. That is the total affected area minus the dry creek bed which will not be seeded. The site will be graded and sloped as it is mined. There is minimal topsoil at the site. Banks will be reclaimed. Stockpiled topsoil will be re-applied to the excavations outside the flow area. A cover crop will be established on the areas outside the creek and on disturbed banks. After the cover crop 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 Rick Ensminger were to default on the reclamation plan. Ensminger Pit#2,as amended Task Volumes Units Unit Cost Item Cost Backfill and Grade 176.6 Hours $125.00 $22,075.00 to 2:1 slopes Replace Topsoil/Overburden Tractor/Speedy Mover 819.5 Hours $75.00 $61,462.50 Revegetate Site Cover crop 64.6 Acres $50.00 $3,230.00 Grass seeding 64.6 Acres $50.00 $3,230.00 Seed 678.3 Lbs. $9.70 $6,579.51 (64.6 acres x 10.5#PLS/Acre) Mobilization Tractor/Speedy Mover 2 Hours $75.00 $150.00 Dozer 2 Hours $125.00 $250.00 TOTAL $96,977.01 Total Estimated Cost / Total Affected Area = Estimated Cost per Acre $96,977.01 64.6 $1,501.19 Estimated Financial Assurance Est.Acreage x Est. Cost/Ac = Fin.Assur. Area 1 9.9 $1,501.19 $14,861.80 Area 2 11.2 $1,501.19 $16,813.35 Area 3 10 $1,501.19 $15,011.92 Area 4 10 $1,501.19 $15,011.92 Area 5 10 $1,501.19 $15,011.92 Area 6 4.5 $1,501.19 $6,755.36 Area 7 9 $1,501.19 $13,510.73 TOTAL 64.6 $96,977.01 Areas 2 through 5 will extend into the newly amended area(acreages are estimates).