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EXHIBIT A - Leeal Description The west X63' of the north 760' of the NW 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of Section 31, T9N, R43 W of the 6`h P.M. in Phillips County Colorado. Said portion of the NW '/ will contain approximately 9.9 acres. Delineator boundary posts will be set to mark the pit area as shown on the attached maps. EXHIBIT B -Site Description Vegetation - The area is currently farmed. It was in wheat last summer and currently has wheat stubble. Wildlife- No significant amount of wildlife has been encountered during any of the visits to the site. There are no known threatened or endangered species in the area. Soils information - The Soil Conservation Service soils map shows the soil in the pit area as being Rago, Kuma, and Platner loams. These soils often border intermittent drainageways and yield sand and gravel at a depth of about 24 inches. Water Resources - The pit site is located on an unnamed intermittent creek, which eventually ties to Frenchman Creek. This is normally a dry creek, flowing only in periods of heavy run-off. Since the creek has been farmed, there is no defined channel width. During periods of heavy rainfall, the flow will enter and sweep the pit area, often depositing more gravel. Because the sand and gravel at the bottom of the creek allows rapid percolation, water will not stand more than a few days at the most. The excavation will be such that ground water elevations will not be encountered. No existing water rights will be injured. EXHIBIT C - Minin¢ Plan Access is available off County Road 49, directly into the creek/pit area. Sand and gravel will be mined over the entire pit azea. Topsoil will be stockpiled to the north side of the pit prior to commencement of mining. The azea north of the creek will be mined first. Mining will proceed from the creek northward. The southern portion will be the last portion mined. Excavation will continue as gravel is needed for local road operations and as the supply remains available. It is anticipated that mining will be from 15-20 feet deep, but if supply is abundant, mining could go deeper. Some stockpiling may be done at the site, but most of the gravel will be utilized as it is mined. Any stockpiling that does occur will parallel the creek bed so as not to restrict flow. No processing of material is anticipated in the pit.