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PROGRESS REPORT ON RECLAMATION Reclamation: The phased reclamation schedule under which we are operating is proceeding as per original plan and approved by Jefferson County on April 16, 1985. Physical Appearance: Our present grading and removal operation is being conducted so that the floor will be level with the surrounding area. There will be a slight crown left in the middle of the property running north and south so as not to interfere with the natural drainage pattern. An excavated area presently exists on the east side of the quarry floor to hold dust suppression water and prevent any floor runoff. Topsoil: Topsoil and overburden material is presently stockpiled as depicted on the map and is being used in the restoration process. We continue to grade and restore the surface area of the initial removal area. The seed mixture being used is in accordance with the previously determined recommendation of THK Associates and Dave Boyle, County Extension Agent, at the time. The results we feel are very successful as well as similar to the original test plant areas. We have placed some additional topsoil (approximately 1 acre) over a previously seeded one acre area to establish some thinly planted areas. It is our intent to grade and topsoil some more of the east berm. Pinal Benches: The final benches and the restoration thereof are, of course, some years away yet. Fugitive Dust: We feel we are presently using sufficient water, along with proper spray bar equipment in efforts to comply with dust emission standards. As previously indicated, our new water line will insure sufficient, uninterrupted water flow to the crushing spray bar system, This new facility is a tre~uendous help, and we feel compliance with dust emission standards can and will be more easily addressed. Roads: All back slopes have been seeded and the establishment appears to be successful. The roadtop surfaces have been watered or oiled to prevent dust. Anew entrance road to the site has been built under a Colorado Department of Highways, Highway 93 resurfacing project. This newly constructed 700 feet has been seeded and mulched under the State Contract. East Berm: This berm has been enlarged and continues to show evidences of natural vegetation which has established itself. The seed is progressing satisfactorily as well. This berm not only serves aesthetic functions, but prevents potential surface water from draining in an uncontrolled manner. As indicated above in the topsoil section, this east berm is to be extended northerly. This effort will continue our aesthetic function, as well as control drainage. • We shall in the future, as we have in the past, continue to update our performance concerning land stabilization and reclamation. We feel the approved reclamation plan is progressing satisfactorily and according to the timetable approved in the original application.