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i r EXHIBIT "E" RECLAMATION PLAN This site has historically been farmed and is presently being dryland farmed for small grain production, primarily winter wheat. The Applicant's objective for reclamation is to improve the site for enhanced crop production and erosion control. This site and all adjacent properties are zoned for agricultural use. Proposed reclamation is also for agricultural use, specifically for dryland farming of small grains. As proposed in the mining plan, five to 12 acre mining increments are planned. Each successive increment will provide fill and topsoil for its predecessor. Backslopes at the mining boundary will be kept to 3H:1 V or less. As each area is excavated to an appropriate depth, an average of 6 inches of topsoil will be replaced. The topsoil will be roughened for erosion control or returned directly to farming, depending on the season. A crop of winter wheat or other small grain will be established in the fall following topsoil redistribution. Soil fertility and other methods utilized in farming operations will be managed at the discretion of the applicant. Special consideration for compacted areas such as roadways or high traffic areas will include deep ripping prior to soil redistribution. Ripping will also be used as a deterrent to wind erosion in excavated areas. Mulching is not a preferred technique in this circumstance, but may be incorporated in areas of poor crop establishment. Straw will be mechanically crimped into these problem areas at a rate of 1 to 1.5 tons per acre. For purposes of reclamation bonding, it is proposed that costs be based on returning the affected area to rangeland. There will be a maximum of 36 acres being affected at any time: 12 acres being mined, 12 acres in reclamation, and 12 acres being pre- stripped. It is not planned to stockpile topsoil for reclamation purposes. However, if reclamation topsoil needs to be sstockpiled it will be seeded with the SCS recommended seed mix: S ecies Varie Percent of Mix Pounds PLSIACRE Western Wheatgrass Arriba 50 8.0 Intermediate wheatgrass Amur 25 3.8 Pubescent wheat rass Luna 25 3.5 TOTAL: 100 15.3 lbs. /ac. E-1