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EXHIBIT E IAl -RECLAMATION PLAN <br />As the characteristics are the same, the Reclamation Plan (Exhibit E) from the <br />original permit application will be employed in the amended mining area. <br />Applicable exceptions are listed below as necessary <br />(2) (d) Separate topsoil and overburden stockpiles are shown on Exhibit F of <br />the amendment. The available topsoil will be placed such that it will be <br />preserved and kept organically viable. <br />(e) Reclamation of the amended area will be done in much the same <br />manner as with the original mine site. It is anticipated that the bulk of <br />reclamation will occur at the cessation of mining due to space constraints. <br />(f) Final grading of the amended area will reflect a gradual 1-2% slope <br />from north to south as shown on Exhibit F. Pit slopes will be reclaimed as <br />discussed in the original permit. <br />The seeding, fertilization, and revegetation information is the same as <br />discussed in the original permit application (Exhibit E). The topsoil, <br />however, will be placed at a minimum thickness of 6 inches. <br />The original permit discussed reclamation activities taking place following, <br />as closely as possible, the mining of each phase. Initially, it was <br />anticipated that each phase would be mined out in 3-5 years and that the <br />life of the mine would be 35 years. The reality is that while some phasing <br />has changed, there is not the quantity of gravel reserves originally <br />thought. Further, the life of the mine is actually closer to 7 years. <br />