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H. Reclamation. Describe the annual and final reclamation standards based on the anticipated schedule for construction, operations, <br /> and project closure. Include such items as the removal of structures and facilities including bridges and culverts, a revegetation plan, <br /> permanent containment of mine tailings, waste, or sludges which pose a threat of a release into the environment, closing ponds and <br /> eliminating standing water,a final surface shaping plan, and post operations monitoring and maintenance plans. <br /> Reclamation is a continuous process.Some reclamation must be done on a recurring basis,while other practices are typically done <br /> at the end of each mining season,and at the end of the mining operation. <br /> Ongoing or contemporaneous reclamation is needed when operators are limited to a certain number of open pits.A maximum of 5 <br /> open pits will be open at one time and a maximum of 0.5 acres will be disturbed per mining season(not including road access). <br /> We are contemporaneously reclaiming our operation throughout the year.Operations are very small(2-3 cubic yards moved per <br /> week).Top soil averages 3"deep(see attached soils map,(EXHIBIT G))and will be placed in a separate stockpile from overburden. <br /> Topsoil stock piles average 0.45 cubic yards/year and are only stored for a short period(6 hours+l-)of time since holes are <br /> contemporaneously reclaimed. Fallen logs,large rocks,and berms will be used to prevent top soil loss and prevent erosion if stock <br /> piles of topsoil remain for a longer duration of time.No foreign materials will be introduced to the environment for means of erosion <br /> control. <br /> Annual(end of season)reclamation will include: <br /> 1 Removing all vehicles and tools from the site. <br /> ,2)Refilling all pits and trenches or placing safety fencing around any incomplete excavations(require additional exploration). <br /> 3 Seeding stockpiles with native species listed in the Forest Service approved seed mix,and/or monitoring stockpiles for erosion <br /> problems.Vegetation is disturbed on a very small scale(100 sqft+1-per week),we re-plant and re-seed on an ongoing and continual <br /> basis. <br /> 4 i Annual reclamation will be completed by December 31 of each year or as directed by the Forest Service. <br /> Final Reclamation will include the following general practices: <br /> (1)Removing all tools,vehicles,supplies,construction materials and debris from the claim and properly disposing of items off of <br /> National Forest lands. <br /> 2 Refilling all pits and trenches. <br /> 31 Re-contour the slope to a natural setting. <br /> ;41 Replacing available topsoil. <br /> 5 i Close all non-system access roads(removing gates and signs),constructing water diversions as directed by the Forest Service, <br /> and seeding with a FS recommended seed mix(see attached seed list)(EXHIBIT F). <br /> i 61 Hand rake and broadcast seeding. <br /> No other trash or debris is expected or will need to be removed. <br /> We will stay in regular contact with the District Rangers Office to be aware of any changes. <br /> We do not intend to cut any trees,we do not intend to plant any. <br /> (If more space is needed to fill out a block of information,use additional sheets and attach form) <br /> -10- <br />