2007-12-11_GENERAL DOCUMENTS - M1982112

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RECLAMATION PLAN the topsoil replacement process with the final slope being created mostly by rearranging the material that is left after mining an area is completed. Water -General Requirements Water consumption for this operation is covered by a Substitute Water Supply Plan. At the conclusion of the operation no groundwater exposure will occur so no augmentation for evaporative losses will be required. Water -Groundwater Specific Requirements With the exception of the small water source pond, no groundwater is affected by this operation. Use of that water is covered by the Substitute Water Supply Plan. No wells near the property will be affected by this operation as no lakes are to be created and no sealing such as with a slurry wall will be done. Wildlife Considerations Although the reclamation plan will not specifically create wildlife habitat, wildlife will be free to utilize the site after the revegetation is completed. This will include feeding by deer and pronghorn and use of the land by resident birds and small mammals. Topsoiling and Growth Media Once the final slopes are created around the edges of the pit, the slopes will be covered with a minimum of 6 inches of topsoil. However, due to the fact that in most areas more than 6 inches of soil will be recovered, it is likely that in most cases more than 6 inches will be spread. This 6 inch minimum is considered the thinnest amount of soil required to establish the final vegetation cover. It is fully recognized that on south and west facing slopes of 3:1 more than 6 inches of soil is often required to produce optimum growth. But in light of the fact that all that will be planted is alfalfa, producing a soil depth suitable for grasses and forbs is not so critical. Alfalfa is a very deeply rooted species that often seeks out soils and growth media well below the Miller Gravel Pit Amendment (2007) Exhibit E Page 2 of 4