2007-07-06_REVISION - M1977071 (2)

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EXTIIBIT E -RECLAMATION PLAN The Half Moon pit is located at approximately 9,600 feet elevation. The un-mined property slopes very gently to the east losing at the maximum, 10 feet across the permit area. The average precipitation recorded at Leadville is 18.48 inches with 79 average frost-free days per year. The very brief growing season and cool temperatures limit plant growth. The average annual temperature is 36.3 degrees F and the average m;n;mum temperature through the summer months is only 35.7 degrees F at Leadville. Climatic factors should be similaz at the mine site. Lake County owns over 385 acres of land surrounding the Half Moon on three sides. The Property bordering on the south is owned by V. Paul Moltz and is utilized as the Pine Ridge Pit (M-81-303). The current Lake County Half Moon Pit is located in the open area of sage brush and grassland which is commonly found over the one soil series identified as Pierian gravelly sandy loam (PgD). The Amendment areas will include an area of minimal to moderate dense forest of Lodge pole pine trees. Please refer to the aerial photograph attached as Exhibit B and Exhibit I, Soils Information. The reclamation of the Half Moon pit will consist of sloping pit walls to 3:1 slopes. The placement of topsoil, either from stockpiles on site or transferred duectly from the surface to the pit slopes which should begin from the east end of the pit proceeding in a westerly direction Removed topsoil will be stored on the east end of the existing pit for replacement in the areas of disturbance. Topsoil will be fertilized according to the recommendations from soft analysis taken prior to planting for correct additions of inorganic nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium according to the Natural Resources Conservation Service recommendations. Nitrogen will be applied at a rate of at least 50 pounds per acre and manure will also be used if locally available to improve the soil condition. Topsoil will be spread and graded to no steeper than 3:1 (H: V) slope. The site will be seeded according to the Natural Resources Conservation Service recommendations contained in Exhibit I. The recommendation calls for seeding to occur in the fall by drilling to a depth of one-half inch. The following seeding types and rates are recommended: S ies Varie Required Pure Live Seed Rate uer acre (100%I Percent of Species In Miztare Arizona Fescue Redondo Slender Wheatgrass San Luis Streambank Wheatgrass Soder Western Wheatgrass Arriba Sheep Fescue Coavaz 4.5 11.0 11.0 16.0 4.0 40% 10% 20% 15% 1S°/a The Half Moon Pit was originally permitted (#77-71) in June of 1977 to Kesler and Woods of San Bemazdino, California to produce bedding material for the placement of a