2025-12-12_PERMIT FILE - M2025063 (2)

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EXHIBIT E RECLAMATION PLAN(CONT) REVEGETATION PROGRAM The revegetation program to be implemented is a fairly simple plan since the idea is to continue to use the property to produce crops such as onions or cabbage. The seed is drilled at the appropriate time of year for the species being planted. The type of crop to be planted in any given year is reserved by the farms manager. Since the intended use of the reclaimed land is crop land, any slopes created will be commensurate with this final land use. The use of soil additives or fertilizers will also be determined by the farmer and will be applied if they determine they are needed for successful crop propagation. The area and slopes around the field will be revegetated with the seed mixture discussed in the following text . On those areas "Revegetation will be carried out in such a way so as to estab- lish a diverse, effective and long-lasting vegetative cover that is capable of self-regeneration without continued dependence on irrigation, soil amendments or fertilizers. " The slope area seeding will be drilled wherever possible, when drilling is not possible, the seed will be doubled and broadcast. The revegetation plan provides for the greatest probability of success in plant establishment and vegetative development by considering environmental factors such as seasonal patterns of precipitation, temperatures and wind. Other considerations, such as soil texture, fertility, slope stability and the direction in which slopes face, have been considered. The road and farm yard areas on the south side will remain to provide support for crop harvesting and for the supervision and inspection of the reclamation plan. This area will remain graded and graveled. The remaining roads will provide access to the property when reclamation is complete. SEEDBED PREPARATION When mining on an area is complete, reclamation will begin. The stockpiled soils will be spread, smoothed of large clods, worked until moderately fine. The crop area be tilled and pre- pared for planting. On the areas where grass seed is broadcast, the surface will be left fairly rough to trap the seed and keep it from being affected by wind. This technique is used on other facilities in the state that are similar to this site. It works very well as reclamation has been successful . SEEDING TIME The crop will be planted from early fall thru mid-spring (November 1 to April 30) . The time of planting will be con- 8 1/2 Enterprises LLC. V December 9, 2025 Sasaki Pit 19