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RECE@VE® Exhibit E Reclamation Plan Potts Pit #2 FED 0 1 2006 Division of Minerals and Geology A. Mining of the proposed area will be done under a phasing plan wherein reclamation will commence prior to mining the subsequent phases. The land shall be restored to slopes commensurate with the proposed land use and shall not be too steep to be traversed by livestock. Any excavated slopes will be returned to slopes of 3:1 or flatter. Topsoil will be placed approximately 6" thick to support plant growth. It will then be seeded with the seed mixture identified in the attached Natural Resource Conservation Service recommendations. B. The pre-mined condition of the proposed area is rangeland. Subsequent to mining, all areas will be returned to rangeland. C. The Reclamation Plan will be implemented to meet all applicable requirements of the reclamation measures. 1. Grading will be carried out with scrapers and a motor grader to create a final topography appropriate for rangeland. 2. All Overburden shall be placed in the mined area by heavy equipmentto insure adequate compaction. 3. Grading will be completed in such a manner as to control erosion on the affected lands. D. Stockpiles will be compacted with like kind equipment used in excavation as the material is being stockpiled. Any topsoil or overburden piles left for over one year will be seeded or stabilized to protect it from erosion. E. The estimated period of time for each phase is approximately five years. Reclamation will be ongoing throughout the life of the mine. Final reclamation of each mining phase shall be completed prior to the expiration of five years after the mining is complete. Each phase will consist of up to 17 acres. See attached local Natural Resource Conservation Service Reclamation Plan, which will be used in the reclamation of this site.