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<br />' Revegeiation <br />The reclamation plan will revegetate all disturbed azeas with appropriate seed mixes to minimize <br />erosion, re-establish natwal terrain, and create usable rangeland. Reseeding of the property will <br />be done after topsoil is replaced. Reseeding will be done according to the Soil Conservations <br />' Service's (SCS) recommendations. <br />All grass seeds will be planted with a grass drill equipped with depth bands and press wheels. <br />Seed will be planted approximately one-half inch deep and will be drilled between November 1 <br />and April 1. The grass seed mix includes drought resistant varieties and will be planted either in <br />' eazly spring or fall to inswe germination. <br />If a significant invasion of noxious weeds occws, the azea will be mowed periodically for <br />' control. Weeds will be mowed when they reach a height of 6 to 12 inches throughout the first <br />growing season. Mechanical control will be used as a first priority. Chemical methods will only <br />be used if no other alternative produces acceptable results. <br />The property is not forested and will not require fire lanes. A minimum 500 foot setback will be <br />maintained around the lease boundary which will allow access. As shown on the extraction plan <br />map, this setback is substantially more than 500 feet in most azeas. <br />The reclamation of all accessory sites will be delayed until the final area of rhyolite has been <br />' removed. At that time, the ground will be scarified, leveled, and seeded with grass. No trees or <br />shrubs will be planted. <br />' 3.E Transportation Plan <br />' See Section 3.H.4 <br />3.F Blasting Plan <br />The proposed mining operation will require the use of explosives to fractwe the rhyolite into <br />fragments that can be processed by machinery. Blasting will normally occw an average of 5 <br />' times per year. Explosives used for blasting will not be stored on-site. They will be delivered to <br />the Castle Rock Quarry site on the day of the blast and placed immediately. Blasting will he <br />limited to smaller patterns that do not create excessive noise, dust, or vibration. Each blast is <br />detonated in a delayed sequence to limit the amount of vibration. <br />' CMI will contract professionals to handle the blasting program at the Castle Rock Quam~ (as is <br />done at the Ditmars Quarry). The training of individuals and planning of detonations are handled <br />by these professionals. CMI employees aze required to follow the safety procedures outlined by <br />' the blasting contractor. <br />1 <br /> 20 <br />' <br />