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Red Rock Crusher <br /> The crusher has been removed from the site and the only features remaining are the rock stockpiles. The rock from <br /> these stockpiles will be removed and the site reclaimed consistent with the following plans. <br /> The upper bench and access road leading into to the site will be ripped to a depth of 24 inches and disced to provide a <br /> suitable seed bed. The site will then be seeded with a cover crop, and subsequently with the rangeland/wildlife seed <br /> mixture. Prior to seeding,the soil will be analyzed to determine if any soil amendments are necessary. It is anticipated <br /> the seed mixture will be planted utilizing a rangeland drill. In the event the mixture is broadcast seeded,the seeding <br /> rate will be doubled. <br /> The entire length of the cut will be regraded to a slope of 3H:1V to blend the entire length of the cut into the natural <br /> topography. The regraded area will then be revegetated as discussed above. <br /> Any additional material that remains after regrading will be spread over the lower bench area. The lower bench area <br /> will be retopsoiled with plant growth media stockpiled from the No. 5A portal area. Prior to redistribution of the plant <br /> growth media, the lower bench will be ripped to a depth of 18 to 24 inches. After redistribution of the plant growth <br /> media,the material will be analyzed to determine if soil amendments are necessary. The area will then be re-seeded. <br /> The magazine site located adjacent to the red rock crusher was reclaimed. The site was reclaimed by removing the <br /> fence,magazines and cement pads. The stockpiled topsoil was redistributed over the site. After redistribution,the soil <br /> was analyzed to determine if soil amendments were necessary. The area was drill-seeded with the rangeland/wildlife <br /> seed mixture. <br /> Old Shop Area(Empire Village) <br /> The Old Shop was located at the now abandoned Empire Village. The Old Shop and associated bone-yards were <br /> established prior to any of the present-day mining laws and regulations. As such, no topsoil was available for <br /> redistribution over the site. In order to compensate for the topsoil deficiency,the overburden was analyzed to determine <br /> if soil amendments were necessary. The results of the analysis dictated what, if any, amendments will be added to the <br /> material to be used as a top dressing. <br /> The shop building was torn down and removed from the site. Any mining materials stored in the area were also removed <br /> from the site. The area was then be graded to blend with the surrounding terrain. Once grading of the site was <br /> completed,the area was covered with the best available plant growth media, as determined above. The site was then <br /> drill-seeded with the rangeland/wildlife seed mixture. The area was then straw mulched with the mulch applied at the <br /> rate of two tons/acre. Once bond is released for this area,the associated sediment ponds will be graded to blend in with <br /> the natural topography. Topsoil salvaged during the construction of the ponds will be used during the reclamation. The <br /> ponds will then be drill-seeded with a cover crop and then the rangeland/wildlife seed mixture. <br /> Utah Tract <br /> The Utah Tract is an area of reclaimed surface mine spoils overlying portions of MCM's underground mining areas. <br /> The area was regraded,topsoiled, seeded, and mulched between 1979 and 1983 by Trapper Mining or its predecessor, <br /> Utah International. The postmining topography of the area is shown on the Vegetation Map (Map 20) and Structures <br /> and Renewable Resources Map (Map 25). When this area was acquired by MCM's predecessor company, the <br /> acquisition included assumption of responsibility for completion of reclamation and revegetation success and bond <br /> release. The area was drill-seeded with the rangeland/wildlife seed mixture,with straw mulch applied and crimped at a <br /> rate of 2 tons per acre. Revegetation success sampling was completed in 2005, which indicated that vegetative <br /> reestablishment would generally meet the applicable revegetation success standards. MCM applied in 2020 for Phase <br /> I, II, &III bond release for this area,and was granted release in 2021. <br /> MT8 2.05-31.2 Revised 02/28/22 <br />