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Operator has made no provision for reclamation irrigation. Vegetative cover for range land and hay meadow are substantially different, so the reference to Exhibit J as embracing all vegetative cover is insufficient. (b) Six to twelve inches of plant growth medium is insufficient. (c) Reclamation should immediately follow mining in each area. That is, as each area is mined in turn, contemporaneous reclamation should be commenced on that land. (d) Again, sites for stockpiling of topsoil and overburden must be agreed upon by Landowner, as required under the 1974 lease. (e) The comments of the Division's adequacy letter of September 30, 1983, with respect to Exhibit E are incorporated here by this reference. (f) The Landowner has no need for, nor does the Landowner desire, any ponds on the property after mining. This area must be reclaimed as hay meadow. (g) There have been complaints from downstream landowners regarding channelization of the river. There are substantial questions as to the location of the river, increased depth and rate of flow, erosion (particularly with regard to proposed mining area 4) and disturbance of irrigation diversion structures which should be answered by Operator before a reclamation plan is approved. Specifically, before mining began, the river's course was through the area now occupied by the sedimentation ponds. Increased rip-rapping has resulted in increased depth and flow rate of the river and lower riparian owners have complained to Landowner about resulting erosion and related problems. Landowner demands to be held harmless by Operator for any damage caused by alteration of the river channel. Exhibit E. (h) There is no statement of the reclamation of areas 3 and 4 in (i) Natural conditions of the pillar rock have topsoil and overburden above the rock outcrop. This results in avegetation-sustaining bench above the pillar rock, which should be restored by reclamation. (j) Drainage in the hay meadow should be in a generally down-stream direction, rather than to allow drainage directly back to the river. (k) Roads require discussion. The second "access road" does not cross the river other than by footbridge. How is access to be gained to area 4? How does this access road relate to the existing access road to the manager's house? The road to manager's house was a residential use easement only, acquired from the Landowner. Again, Landowner`s consent will be required for any new road construction. Most importantly, how does Operator intend to reclaim the roads? (1) No adequate timetable is shown for reclamation. -3-