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5. In the case of reel:mint ion for agricultural :uid horticultural crop production, the :u-ea shall have demonstrated for three (.i) }•e;irs a c:ipaccty to produce suitable crop yields eonuneiisurate • with similar crop yields i~c the area. 6. In the cast oC conrnercial, recreational, icidustt-ial or resi- dential post-mining uses, the operator shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Board that such uses will take place within a rc;csonahlc time. In judging this matter, the Board may con- sider such factors as approv;ils of relevant public agencies, danonstr:itien oC private financial capability, plvuied develop- meat schedule, specific design for development, assurance of in- vestment necessary for public facilities, and demonstrated tom- . patibility with adjate~~t land uses. If the operator cannot so demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Board, he shall amend his reclamation plan to achieve the reclamation goals of these rules. 7. If tlic reclaimed land area is to be titilizcd for raiigc purposes, the Board may require incorporation of a grazing program after .vegetation establishment to gauge stand tolera~ice to grazing pressure. 8. In the case of permits for sand, gravel, and quarry aggregate operations, tl~e operator shall complete leis ol~ec-ations and begin reclamation within five (5) years after the initial permit is issued. All reclamation shall lie completed within Ucree (3) years after tlic date the operator adivses tlic Board that rcclama- • lion has begun. 9.. Por all other operations, land stabilization and reclamation shall he coir~~lcted within tlirce (3) years after the date the operator advises the Board that reclamation has commenced. 10, In the event the mine area is subjected to severe drought that prcvecits establishment of vegetation acid for which tlccre is meteorlogical and/or evidence of crop failures that supports the contention of drought limitation to reclamation success, the three (3) year terns for completion oC the reclamation shall be extended one }•car for each growing season during which draught conditions exist that prevent the establistunent of vegetation. E. Violations acid Bond Forfeiture. 1, i~licnevcr tlic Iloarcl dctcnnines that an opcr:itor lens not complied with the provisions of tlic Act and tliesc nilcs promulgated tlmrc- under, the Board shall, b}• conference, conciliation, and persuasion, endeavor to remedy such violation. 2. In case of the failure of such conference, conciliation, and persuasion to remedy any alleged violation, the Board shall cause to liavc issued and served upon the operator alleged to be com- mitting such violation a written notice wliicl~ shall specify the •