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1995 Annual Reclamation Report -Raton Creek Mine Page 2 Tonsoiled Areas Topsoil material was distributed on approximately 1.5 acres of the mine yard area at an average thickness of 2 inches. The soil was placed and worked with a disc into the existing red ash surface material prior to revegetation. Approximately 400 CCY of soil material was excavated from the bench adjacent to the sediment pond to create a disposal area for pond cleanings. Areas of the yard that received topsoil are shown on the accompanying 1995 Annual Reclamation Map. Revegetated Areas EFMC revegetated all of the Mine Site disturbed area during late spring, and in the fall seeding periods. Application of the permanent seed mix, scheduled for the spring seeding window, was delayed due to unusually wet conditions during and after the window. When ground conditions improved, EFMC planted a cover crop and re-scheduled permanent seeded to the fall. EFMC planted a cover crop of Sorghum Sudangrass in late spring. Seed specifications are shown on attached Table 2, Seed Specifications. Seeding was completed on all disturbed areas, totalling approximately 26 acres. The areas are shown on the accompanying 1995 Annual Reclamation Map. During the fall seeding window, EFMC planted the approved seed mixture on all disturbed areas as in the spring, again totalling approximately 26 acres. Information about the seed mixture is shown on attached Table 2, Seed Specifications. Location of revegetated areas, shown on the accompanying map, were the same for spring and fall seeding work. Previously Revegetated Areas No previously revegetated areas exist at the site. Backfilled. Graded. Topsoiled. and Revegetated Areas Summary Reclamation activities during the reporting period, completed according to the approved reclamation plan, are listed on attached Table 1, 1995 Mine Site Reclamation Summary. Conclusions EFMC completed revegetation, topsoiling, and all remaining regrading at the Raton Creek Mine during the reporting period. Reclamation of the disturbed areas continues to effectively minimize the impacts of the operation and promote establishment of the site to its approved postmining land use capabilities.