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RECLAMATION PLAN EXHIBIT F (coNr.) be located in areas where disturbances by ongoing mining operations will be at a minimum, i.e., along setbacks on the pit perimeter. The topsoil will be handled as little as possible until it is replaced onto disturbed ayes. The operator will take measures necessary to insure the stability of the replaced topsoil on graded slopes and spreading it as evenly as possible. Fertilizer and other soil amendments will be used as discussed in this plan. RECLAMATION TIMETABLE Reclamation will begin once enough area has been opened so that any reclamation completed will not be disturbed as mining progresses. This may take 5 or more years depending on the economic conditions in the area and the amount of material mined. The operator anticipates approximately 45$ of the total mined land will be reclaimed by the time mining is completed. We expect reclamation to be complete on most of the east and south slopes by the time the north slope is ready for recoiling. A portion of the floor area will also be complete, but the area under the plant/stockpile area will still need work. Shortly after mining ends, all recoiling and revegetation will be complete. The area will then be monitored for success of revegetation until it is released by the Board. The operator estimates that this will happen 3 to 5 years after mining is completed. If revegetation problems occur before release, an analysis of the site will be made and the area will be revegetated again as necessary. The seed mixture and rates may be revised as needed to complete reclamation, if a modification is required, the Division will be notified in the next annual report after the change was made. This gives us the most flexibility to complete reclamation successfully. RECLAMATION TIMETABLE ~ Acres ± ~ Years Total Area Revege- tation Road Undis- turbed 3-5 40.32 32.85 0.78 6.69 16