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EXHIBIT D -Reclamation Plan (a) Timing, procedures, criteria and materials for overburden replacement. As stated above in Exhibit C - (c), Overburden is minimal and is sufficient quality to be used in base course and fll material. Fractured/weathered sandstone blocks and un-graded talus/colluvial material will be mined and hauled unless used onsite for the access ramp or storm-water berms. There will be no stockpiles of waste rock or overburden. Any topsoil/usable surface material or usable crusher fines will be stockpiled for reclamation. If topsoil stockpiles are [o be left for more than 1 growing season, they will be seeded with the recommended seed mix provided by the DRM&S for the M-1994-022 permit. (DMG 5-12-94 -Pre-Operation Inspection Report, attached) Mr. Charles Peacock (and the SCD Supervisors) with the Colorado First SCD -NRCS in Craig, Colorado, have been contacted as to comments and reclamation recommendations. A copy of the DRM&S reclamation recommendations made for the previous operator was sent for SCD approval. The SCD recommendation is to continue to use the DMG's 5-12-94 recommendation. Find copies of the communication with the SCD in Exhibit J -mailing notices. (b) The maximum gradient of reclaimed slopes. The maximum gradient of reclaimed slopes will be 2:1. These slopes will be located on the along the western and northern pit perimeters as shown on the Exhibit E -Reclamation Plan Map, And will have an average slope length of 30 to 35 feet. These slopes are expected to grade into possible high angle to near vertical un-weathered outcrop similarto the current reclaimed existing site topographic profile only slightly expanded [o the west and north of the ].34 "previously mined and reclaimed area" shown on the maps and photographs. Possible total length of stabilized un- weathered high angle slopes to sheer face high-wall along [he (western and) mostly north sides of an ultimate 3 acre disturbed area would be approximately 500 feet in total length. The residual high-wall would be located generally along the "east-west" 20 year limit line shown on [he Exhibit E Map. (c) Specific measures to be taken to re-vegetate the site. 1. Stockpiled surface material, topsoil and usable other crusher fines will be replaced over the final grade surface on the lower grade slopes and flatter operations area. Steep higher angle slopes and rock faces will be mined at this time to un-weathered rock and scaled and stabilized similar to the current site topographic profile. 2. Any surface material/topsoil stockpiles will be seeded if left longer than one growing season. The methods of reclamation wilt be as per the attached pre-mine application recommendation supplied by the DRM&S for the M-1994-022 permit. (The SI2-94 Pre- Operation Inspection Report): 2-ton straw mulch/acre and weed control will be as necessary. Seedbeds will be firm and clean tilled as possible with the limited rocky surface material available at the site. Final slopes in unconsolidated material graded to no steeper than 2:1. Steeper slopes in competent bedrock may be steeper but should blend-in with the natural terrain and must be stable. All level areas and graded slopes to be seeded and vegetated. 3. Species recommended or reclamation are: (Rate should be doubled for broadcast seeding) Bluebunch Wheatgrass 5.0 PLS per acre Western wheatgrass 2.9 PLS per acre Crested Wheatgrass 2.0 PLS per acre Indian Ricegrass 1.0 PLS per acre A total of 32.7 PLS will be required for possible 3.0 acres of reclamation.