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The water line used to figure the slope distance is 5 feet below the existing grade, thus the applicant will use approximately 16 to 20 feet of bank seeding for reclamation cost. The 75 acres of disturbance at any one time included the 25 acres of the load-out and stockpile, therefore, no more than 50 acres of active mining and reclamation will be exceeded. The vegetative piles to remove are the Chico brush and forbs that are to be stripped and used for organic matter for reclamation. No trees will be removed for mining. The reclamation plan states that no fertilizer will be used, however, we have included a cost item in Exhibit "L", just in case we need some fertilizer [o get some grass established quickly. Mulch will also be incorporated into the plan if it will get growth of the grasses started sooner. Therefore, the inclusion of a cost item for mulch is also in Exhibit'`L". The NRCS did assist in the revegetation recommendations and Mr. Steven L. Russells, District Conservationist, did not recommend any legume or forbs. Please see enclosed report dated August 9, 2000 from NRCS exhibit. Exhibit "F" Reclamation Map Please see Notes & Symbols on Reclamation Map All road & rail crossing will have a culvert to maintain water flow. The topo will be graded back to [he original shape, on the east portion where the loadout & stockpile are to be located. Exhibit "G"- Water Information No wetlands are included in the mining permit area. The Rio Grande River is south of the mine permit boundary, and does no[ come any closer than 300 feet to a point of the boundary. As stated, [he maximum pond surface area will not exceed 100 acres. The map is to be supplied when the firm of Agro Engineering is finished with the augmentation plan. Please see Agro Engineers under Exhibit "G" The operator/applicant does understand [hat until the approved agumentation plan is submitted to the Division, no exposed surface water can be permitted. The operator/applicant does also understand that they may be able to bond for backfilling [he pond.