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Exhibit "E" <br /> Reclamation Plan <br /> 6.4.5 The Reclamation Plan for the FRANCISCOTTI PIT#2 is as follows (Please also <br /> see map): <br /> (1) The Operator/Applicant will reclaim this mine site back to rangeland. No trees, <br /> shrubs or bushy-type vegetation will be planted, only the appropriate grasses selected <br /> by the NRCS will be utilized. - The site will be graded to compliment and work with the <br /> surrounding topography. The pit floor will be flat and the slopes will be graded at 3H: 1V <br /> or flatter. The saved topsoil (please see Mining Map Exhibit C for locations) will be <br /> spread over all the disturbed areas and prepared for seeding according to the NRCS <br /> recommendations. Topsoil will be replaced at 3" - 6". <br /> (2) This Reclamation plan includes provisions for all the general Requirements for this <br /> mine site to be restored to a post mining use of Rangeland. To accomplish this the side <br /> slopes will be graded to 3 horizontal to 1 vertical (3H:1 V) or flatter. The affected lands <br /> will be planted with grass that the NRCS has Recommended, topsoil will be replaced at <br /> a rate of 3" to 6". <br /> (a) The operator/applicant will reclaim this mine site back to Rangeland as the <br /> landowner directed. This site is on a working Ranch and after mining is completed <br /> the land will be use for cattle grazing, and the haul roads will be left for use by the <br /> landowner on the ranch. <br /> The earth moving will be done by dozer and front-end loaders and the side slopes <br /> will be mine at a 3H:1 V gradient or flatter to facilitate reclamation, when using farm <br /> equipment to prepare the seedbed and grass seeding. The land shaping of the <br /> affected area will be done in such a manner as to enhance the surrounding <br /> rangeland. To accomplish this stormwater will be managed to prevent erosion and <br /> promote vegetation growth. <br /> (b) As stated before the proposed post-mining land use will be Rangeland to be <br /> consistent with the surrounding lands which are Rangeland. The NRCS <br /> Reclamation plan will be implemented to the affected area. This is consistent with <br /> the landowner ranching operation. <br />