1995-04-11_REVISION - M1977315 (3)

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EXHIBIT L RECLAMATIOr COSTS The current reclamation bond is a $24,000; based on a "floating bond" which assumes that as one of the 15 phased areas is mined out reclamation would begin with no phased area going more than five years between initiation of reclamation procedures and completion of reclamation. There currently is more area disturbed then was estimated in the initial reclamation plan. Due to the larger then planned area of disturbance and the current costs for reclamation, the total reclamation bond has been recalculated. Bestway Paving has reclaimed or in the process reclaiming much of the disturbed areas. The pit bottom on the east side has been reseeded but plant growth has not fully established. While in the southern portion of the property the operator is in the process of topsoil placement and seeding. Since the southwestern comer of the site will no longer be included in the mining plan, the operator will be grading the pit highwalls to a 3H:1V slope and revegetating. Exhibit C shows the areas currently being reclaimed and the projected date of completion. A large portion of the site is projected to be reclaimed by spring of 1996 (or within the next year). Bestway Paving is committed to reclaiming the site quickly so they can release the mined land for industrial development. Until recently this operation (which has been in operation since the late 70s) has not had a violation with the Division. In addition, their annual reports have kept the Division informed of the reclamation progress. The west and northwest portion of the property is still heavily disturbed by mining activity. Most of this area has been mined and the product stockpiles are located here. The northwest comer has not been mined. If it is economical the operator will mine finer material located below the current. pit floor. Mining below the existing surface will intercept groundwater and the reclamation plan includes a groundwater lake.