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UPLAND GRAVEL PIT NO. 3 EXHIBIT E RECLAMATION PLAN All roads used in the extraction process will remain in use until the last Block in that direction has been mined out. The reclamation plan calls for slopes not steeper than 3:1. Re-vegetation and matching to previous phases is greatly simplified. Preparation of the site can be accomplished with standard construction and re-seeding equipment. Pot-marking of the 3:1 slopes shall be part of the reclamation process to help establish vegetation. The re-claimed affected area less than 3:1 slope will be prepared for re-seeding by discing on contour. The seed bed will be conditioned with hay mulch and the seed broadcast by machine. All affected area will be re-claimed as non-irrigated range land. The estimated cost to restore vegetation on affected areas should average $3,000.00 per acre (See Exhibit "L°). Top soil will be stripped from the first phases and placed in berms next to processing and stockpile area for use in final reclamation of Blocks 1 and 2. The topsoil berms will be crescent shaped to form detention dikes that will collect run-off generated on the uphill phase. The detention dikes will occasionally collect temporary water for livestock and wildlife but are expected to dissipate within 24 hours. Each successive phase will have approximately 12"-18" of top soil stripped and deposited on a prior phase which has been reshaped with overburden at a maximum of 3:1 slope. The reclaimed site will be re-shaped to blend with surrounding contours or surface contours. The shape will result in natural appearing ridges on the perimeter. The plan will result in no more than 6.0 acres of excavated area being un-reclaimed at any one time. Rehabilitation of the site will be concurrent with each 2.0+ acre previous Block being mulched and re-seeded with certified seed of native grasses (See Soil Conservation Report). Re-seeding recommendations for non-irrigated range land published by Colorado State University Cooperative Extension will be used and are included for reference. Each mined out Block of the operation will be reshaped with overburden and reclaimed by laying back the top soil covering the next phase, which will eliminate the need to store and stabilize top soil piles. Phase and Block schedules and activities are estimated and shown on the Reclamation Time Tables.