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Reclamation Plan Exhibit D (revised <br />Reclamation will begin upon the completion of all mining activity on the site. No phasing or <br />contemporaneous reclamation will take place due to the limited amount of space on the site. <br />Final grading will be such that the topography is appropriate for the reclaimed use of the <br />property. All remaining slopes will be re-contoured to 2h to lv. The remaining horizontal <br />surface will be used as a staging area for construction, equipment used for mineral resource <br />development, and eventually as a gas well pad. <br />Reclamation will begin by bringing the slope to 2h to lv. The most reasonable way to attempt to <br />reclaim the site will be to use a track hoe to push down material from the top terrace down the <br />face of the slope to create a more favorable angle of repose. While the track hoe works back <br />from the terraces it will create pockets with its bucket to dissipate scouring from water erosion. <br />These pockets will provide a collection point for fine materials that will produce a more <br />favorable seed bed. Pockets also increase the retention of water on the slopes. Landscape <br />materials salvaged during initial excavation of the site will be mechanically and/or hand-placed <br />to reinforce these pockets. Stockpiled salvaged topsoil will be distributed across the pockets at a <br />depth of approximately 2 to 6 inches. The size and frequency of the pockets will be dependent <br />upon the size and type of equipment used to create them. <br />The pocketed slopes will be revegetated in the fall immediately following the commencement of <br />all mining activities. The seeding will occur between September 15a' and December 15`. The <br />method of seed placement will be broadcasting. One of the following methods will be used to <br />protect the seed: erosion control blankets; turf reinforcement mats; mulching, then crimping; <br />hydromulching; or hydromatting. The seeding mix and species of grasses for the area are shown <br />on page 8 of this report. This is a seed mixture recommended by the NRCS. The NRCS <br />suggested this seed mix because of its ability to grow in a wide variety of soil types including the <br />soil type chazacteristic of the mine site. The seed mix is available through Nilex Environmental <br />in Denver, Colorado. Some natural invasion of forbs and woody plants from the surrounding <br />areas are expected. <br />Slopes will be seeded. The flat azea created by removal of the material will be utilized as a <br />drilling pad and jurisdiction over the area will pass from the Division of Minerals and Geology to <br />the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission. The flat area will be graveled with clean <br />gravel from the on-site materials mine. If for any reason, the flat azea is not utilized for gas <br />production and development, the flat area will remain a graveled staging azea. The revised <br />Reclamation Cost estimate is $16,641.00; however, the bond recommendation will remain at <br />$25,000.00 to ensure that any potential costs aze accounted for. <br />Weed control will be implemented prior to and during revegetation activities. This does not <br />mean the operator will attempt to kill all weeds, since some provide natural ground cover and <br />shade for emerging areas. Surveying for noxious and/or problematic weeds will occur every yeaz <br />the permit is in effect and weed control will be implemented every yeaz that the permit is in <br />effect. Weed control activities will follow NRCS recommendations and will likely involve using <br />chemical control agents. <br />NORTH CtEAA CREEK CONSTRUCTION MA7F.R1 gI G MINE CORDILLERAN COMPLUINCE SEAVICES~ INC <br />EOSS74 PAGE 12 GRAND JLNCTION~ COLORADO <br />