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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:1V) 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. The haul roads will be reclaimed to rangeland. <br />The earth moving will be done by dozer and front-end loaders and the side slopes <br />will be mine at a 3H:1V 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 />