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EXHIBIT E- RECLAMATION PLAN <br /> Landscape design -After mining is complete the area will be shaped and graded. Where possible, final <br /> grading should be done on the contour to conserve moisture and reduce erosion. Slopes should be cut <br /> or filled so that no slope is greater than 3:1. The land will be certified to the depth of six inches <br /> following the grading to give better cohesion between top soil and the graded area. <br /> Top Soil - Top soil will be stockpiled prior to mining. After grading is completed, the topsoil will be <br /> spread over area as evenly as possible. Nine to twelve inches of material will be removed and stored for <br /> reclamation purposed. If there is more topsoil than that it will be stockpiled and stored. <br /> All topsoil will be stored along the edges of the pit. <br /> In order to minimize the total surface area affected, the topsoil will only be removed as needed to <br /> continue with the mining operations. Once a new area of topsoil has been removed and stock piled it <br /> will then be seeded with grass and wheat to keep from moving. 30% Blue Grama, 50%side oats Grama, <br /> 20% little Blue Stem,which is the same mixture for the permanent reclamation. <br /> Fertilizer - A soil test should be done to determine the proper amounts of fertilizer to apply. Fertilizer <br /> should be applied prior to seeding. <br /> Seeding - Seeding will be done shortly after the topsoil is applied to prevent excess weed growth and <br /> loss of soil and erosion. The seed will be planted sometime between the 1st of November and the 31st <br /> of May. <br /> Mulching - Mulch will consist of hay or straw, free of noxious weeds, and at least 50% of the material <br /> should be ten inches or more. The mulch can be anchored with a disc, set straight to be crimped four <br /> inches into the soil. <br /> Protection-The area will then be protected from grazing and disturbance until it is stabilized. <br />