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RECLAMATION PLAN EXHIBIT D <br /> 6.3 .4 - Final grading will be such that the topography is <br /> appropriate to the reclaimed use of the property, i .e . , as range- <br /> land. The slopes left when mining ends will be graded 2h to lv and <br /> the floor of the mine will be flat and daylight out along the south <br /> side. The RECLAMATION PLAN MAP-EXHIBIT E-3 shows how the area should look <br /> when it is reclaimed. <br /> Reclamation will begin as the exterior limits of the mine are <br /> reached. As the outer slopes are mined, they will be graded and <br /> left at their final sloping rate. This will be done to reduce the <br /> bond amount and leave 2 : 1 slopes that will only need resoiling and <br /> revegetation as mining progresses . Once enough area is mined and <br /> will not be disturbed again it will be resoiled and seeded. <br /> Fertilizer will be used to enhance the seed growth and will be <br /> spread, using a tractor pulled rotary spreader, on the seedbed and <br /> disced in during seedbed preparation. Livestock will be kept off <br /> the site during the first two years to insure the seed takes . If <br /> necessary the area will be fenced using a single strand of electric <br /> fencing around the seeded area. After the second growing season <br /> the site will be inspected and an assessment of revegetation suc- <br /> cess will be done to determine if additional seeding will be neces- <br /> sary. If the analysis shows additional work is needed it will be <br /> done that fall. <br /> Seeding will occur between October 15 and May I generally <br /> before the first frost in the fall or after the last freeze in the <br /> spring. The seed will be drilled to insure maximum germination and <br /> most rapid cover establishment . The seeding mix and species of <br /> grasses to be used on the area are shown on page 18 of this report . <br /> This is a seed mixture was prepared by the Baca County NRCS specif- <br /> ically for this site and is made up of native grasses found on the <br /> site and has been used successfully on the ranch. The seed will be <br /> obtained from a supplier in the area so the mix is adapted to local <br /> conditions . <br /> Only inaccessible areas (if any) will be broadcast seeded. If <br /> the seed is broadcast, the seed rates will be doubled. No mulch <br /> will be used on the seed bed and no trees or shrubs will be <br /> planted. <br /> Weed control will be implemented prior to and during <br /> revegetation activities . This does not mean there will be an <br /> attempt to kill all weeds, since some provide a natural ground <br /> cover and shade for emerging grass . The operator will concentrate <br /> on controlling the noxious weeds on the reclaimed area. <br /> W.F. RATLIFF-East Sand Canyon Mine 26 June 1, 2023 <br />