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The post-mining land use will be rangeland. Adjacent land use is rangeland. Reclamation Process: After topsoil and overburden is removed and segregated into appropriate stockpiles using a loader or scarper, mining will begirt. Reclamation will be concurrent with mining in that reclamation will occur on mined acres as mining proceeds across the 40-acre phase. Reclamation will be an ongoing process throughout the life of the mine. Slopes will be constructed 3:1 or gentler. Fines and overburden will be used to level the active mining floor and secure slopes. At least six inches of surface material, topsoil, or a 50% mix of fines will be redistributed over the affected area. All disturbed surfaces will be sloped to a 3:1 grade or gentler. The applicant will bond for 40 acres at a time. The applicant will mark 40-acre phases by stakes, berms or other visible markers. Stockpiles will be seeded if the life expectancy is anticipated to be greater than one year. This will be assessed by the duration of the project for which material is being processed. Overburden stockpiles will be used during reclamation of the area of concern. Interior haul roads are existing gravel roads that will not be reclaimed in order to service the ongoing ranch activities. The water storage tank will remain following the operation. The tank will be converted to a stock tank for the ranch activities. Topsoil Preservation: Throughout the mining area, salvageable topsoil or surface material will be stripped with a loader and stockpiled. If a stockpile's life expectancy is greater than one year, it will be seeded with the reclamation seed mix. Slopes on the stockpiles will be 2:1 and seeded by broadcasting. Topsoil stockpiles will be signed as topsoil on location. Rearadina and Shaoina: Prior to surface material replacement, a loader or blade will smooth the affected area and reshape the perimeter slopes. Slopes will be 3:1 or gentler. All disturbed areas will be reworked to blend with the surrounding landscape except the haul road and the water tank. A minimum of 18 inches of subsoil material will be distributed onto the site. Back slopes will be scarified to a depth of 6 inches. Topsoil Replacement: Topsoil or a 50% mixture of topsoil and over burden will be redistributed over the affected area with a loader and blade to a depth of at least 6 inches. Due to the loose, gravelly nature of the surface material, compacting may be necessary. Compaction will occur until '/z inch boot print remains imprinted in the prepared surface.