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EXHIBIT E -Reclamation Plan (a) Description of the type of reclamation proposed to achieve the reclamation of affected land, reasons for reclamation type choice, amount of acreage and general discussion of methods The proposed reclamation plan for the current Gray Pit # 1 (permit # M-2003-092) calls for the affected land to be reclaimed as rangeland re-vegetated as recommended by the by the Natural Resources Conservation Service. The current reclamation plan willfully apply to the 530 acre extension area being added to the current permit azea. Topsils/soil will be stockpiled on the west end of the site during mining operations as showu on the Exhibit C -Mining Plan Map. Excavation will proceed from west to east with maximum ungraded high-wall dimensions of 20 feet high by 400 feet long. The slopes of the pit floor will be rough graded as mining progresses. The current northem boundary of the permit azea lies along the toe of the shale ridge. The requested 5.30 acre extension to the northern limits of the current permit (18.45 acre curzent M 2003-092) places the revised permit boundary across and along the area of the shale ridge. This addition to the permit area along this east-west ridge-line will allow for a more contoured reclamation without any remnant 2: or greater slopes which will blend in with the natural terrain. From across the E-W trending ridge and below, slopes, will gradually change to 3:1 to around 10:1 near the haul road on the south. The affected area, minus the haul road and the some undisturbed North, West and Eas[ perimeter areas will be final graded, ripped and spread with salvaged soil. The slopes will be final graded and spread with salvaged soil to a depth of 4 to 6 inches. The area will then be seeded and mulched. There will be no ponds, buildings or structures on the reclaimed site. The haul road will remain for the owners use. The owner plans a future road extension to the north through the saddle area of the ridge after reclamation is completed. The type of reclamation selected for the proposed area of operations will be for rangeland use. The current site description and use is that of vacant rangeland. All surrounding lands are currently used as rangeland and irrigated hay pasturage above and below the site. The total affected area of approximately 20 out of 23.75 acres within the proposed permit area will be reclaimed as rangeland. The approximate 3.75 acres that will not require reclamation will be the protected areas around the seeps and some perimeter areas to the north, east and west beyond the site topsoil stockpile area. Topsoil will be stockpiled along the western perimeter boundary line. Topsoil stockpiles will be seeded (via broadcast) if left longer than one growing season. After the removal of topsoil stockpiles for site reclamation, the area will be seeded and mulched with the same methods and seed mix as pit floor and slope areas. All disturbed areas whether mined or not will be reclaimed. It is estimated that mining operations will be conducted on the site for ten to fifteen years. The current Hard Rock Redi-Mix operations a[ the Gray Pit # I (M-2003-092) aze under a lease agreement until October 10, 2007, with an option to renew for an additional five years. Reclamation at the site will be done after the completion of all mining activities. Approximately 20 acres of the total 23.75 acres will be disturbed and will require grading and seeding. The approximate 3.75 acres that will not require reclamation will be the protected areas around the seeps and some perimeter areas as stated above. Concurrent reclamation is planned in this amendment in order to keep the bond amount from increasing. The mining activities on the west and central areas of the site have generally been completed and the operator will reclaim approximately 6 acres as mining activities expand into the proposed 5.30 extension area to the north and northeast. ARer final grading, topsoil will be replaced on the pit floor and slope areas using bulldozer, scraper and motorgrader type equipment to a minimum thickness of 4 to 6 inches.