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EXHIBIT D RECLAMATION PLAN <br /> 1. General Reclamation Plan <br /> The maximum disturbed area to be reclaimed under this permit is—20.0 acres out of the 30.0- <br /> acre permit area. Reclamation plans can be viewed on the Reclamation Map. Post-mining land <br /> use will return the entire disturbed site back to dry rangeland with native grasses on all slopes <br /> and is consistent with existing land use in the area. All areas of the site, including the mine <br /> area, stockpile area and hot plan area will be reclaimed to 3H:1 V or shallower. As described <br /> in the mining plan, reclamation will occur concurrently with mining. No interior haul roads <br /> will remain following reclamation. All reclaimed areas will be sloped, topsoil replaced and <br /> seeded with the approved seed mix. <br /> 2. Topsoil Replacement <br /> Topsoil on site is anticipated to range from 0-3 inches thick. During mining, all topsoil will be <br /> stored in the site perimeter berm of the site and are shown on the Reclamation Map. Topsoil <br /> will be replaced over the entire mine site in one event due to the small size of the site. Topsoil <br /> thickness upon replacement is expected to be 3 inches thick on average. <br /> 3. Haul Roads and Access <br /> One entrance and road will connect the site to County Road DD. Onsite haul roads will be <br /> flexible as mining moves throughout the site. No interior haul roads will remain following <br /> reclamation. <br /> 4. Reclamation Timetable <br /> Reclamation will occur concurrently with mining. Topsoiling and seeding will occur in the Spring <br /> of 2023. <br /> 5. Revegetation Plan <br /> For each area of reclamation, soil may be disked to loosen surficial soils. Due to the mild grade, <br /> seed can be drilled in most areas, but broadcast seeding will be utilized where reclaimed <br /> perimeter slopes do not allow drilling. Heavy furrows will be left in the tilled topsoil to provide <br /> moisture concentration and shade areas to promote better conditions for successful vegetation <br /> establishment. Seeding will take place during the fall following retopsoiling of slopes. Slopes <br />