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tit EXHIBIT "E" s RECLAMATION PLAN Items (1) and (2) are general instructions and comments on preparation of the plan. Specifics start at 2 (a) and are as follows: (2) Explanation of all general requirements for the type of reclamation proposed: (a) A description of the type of reclamation proposed to be achieved in the reclamation of the affected land and why chosen, the amount of acreage accorded to each, and a general discussion of methods of reclamation as related to the mechanics of dirt moving. The applicant has chosen rangeland as the reclamation type of this site at the Lessor's direction. . The maximum acreage that will be affected at any one time will be 30 acres. This is a long-term project for both the applicant & Lessor and could possibly have a life of 30 to 50 years, depending upon business conditions. The mechanics of earthmoving will consist of grading the pit floor and replacing topsoil (growth media) to a depth of 4" to 8" depending upon availability and will probably average 6". The pit floor will be lefr basically flat. Front-end loaders, bulldozers and scrapers or any combination thereof will be used to accomplish this. Any backslopes will be futished at 3H:1 V as stated in the Mining Plan. (b) A comparison of the proposed post-mining land use to other land uses in the vicinity and to adopted state and local land use programs. As stated above, the proposed post-mining land use is rangeland and is typical of the land usage in the immediate vicinity by both the Lessor and others. This is in compliance with adopted state and local land use plans and programs. (c) A description of horv the Reclamation Plan will be implemented to meet each applicable requirement of Section 3.1. 3.1.1. Establishing Post Mining Use (i) The applicant, in accordance with the Lessor's wishes, has agreed that rangeland is the most appropriate final use for this property at the present time. The site will be seeded for rangeland similaz to the surrounding areas. (ii) The results of this application, of which this is a part, had all of these decisions formulated into what the applicant believes is an appropriate and workable Reclamation Plan.