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RECEIVED <br />Exhibit D APR 13 2005 <br />Reclamation Plan Division of Minerals and Geology <br />(a) As the mining operation proceeds, overburden will be replaced in the area previously <br />mined and no longer in operation, i.e., reclamation will occur concurrently with the <br />mining process. Some areas will be impossible to reclaim because no overburden exists. <br />The planned use of those areas are for home sites. <br />(b) The maximum gradient of reclaimed slopes will not exceed 2:1. Rock quarry walls may <br />be left steeper, but in a stable condition. <br />(c) The measures that will be taken to revegetate the area will include planting grass and <br />trees wherever possible. Natural vegetation in the area is sparse due to the rocky soil <br />conditions. Seeding of grasses will take place as reclamation progresses, and will consist <br />of native bunch grass seed at 241bs. per acre. Trees will be planted after the entire <br />operation ceases. Note: the soils are difficult to reseed and in some places, impossible <br />due to the slope, rock outcrops, amount of cobblestones, stones, and gravel. The species <br />to be planted aze skunkbrush (10 per acre), mountain mahogany (10 per acre), ponderosa <br />pine (10 per acre), and Rocky Mountain juniper (10 per acre). <br />Grass seed will be applied by hand or with a spreader. No mulch will be needed. Trees <br />and shrubs will be established by planting seedlings. <br />(d) The public access roadway will remain after reclamation. <br />(e) All waste mck will be used in the reclamation process. No underground mine openings, <br />ditches, sediment control facilities, or buildings are in existence. <br />(f) Reclamation Costs: <br />Grass seed 241bs/acre at $2.00/Ib. $ 144.00 <br />30 potted ponderosa pine $ 40.00 <br />30 potted Rocky Mountain juniper $ 40.00 <br />Fertilizer $40/acre $ 120.00 <br />Grading and catapillaz work <br />3 hrs./acre at $85/hour $ 255.00 <br />Total $ 599.00 <br />