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M-1990-025 Hay Camp Pit partial reclamation release, 2008, Page 2 This follows our approved release of 31.3 acres (in five areas) in 2006, which resulted in a total of 87.0 acres. We did not request release in 2007, allowing the vegetation to establish itself for another year. This has produced very good results, with continued good rains and snows, and few weed problems. This request increases the total (assuming this request is approved) to 120.1 acres fully released. Total STATEMENT We certify that we believe that all applicable portions of the Reclamation Plan requirements have been satisfied in accordance with the Rules and all applicable requirements under the Act for the land shown on the attached map. NARRATIVE See the attached map, which marked to show the areas for which release is requested, as well as those previously released. Pest control measures will continue in these areas (as in other reclaimed areas) in concert with the property owner, to control weeds in the area; the property owner will continue to keep livestock off the area for an indefinite period, to allow thickening of the stand still more, and to protect against poor moisture conditions. In all areas, Western Wheatgrass, Slender Wheatgrass, and Russian Wildrye were planted and are present; other grasses common in the area are also present and there is no indication of weed infestation. Even if the area is released, under our agreement with the landowner, the County will continue to control the weeds and monitor conditions until control is transferred. Please see photos. There are four parcels for which full release is requested: A. 11.3 acres which was graded and had soil placed prior to the 2006 release, but did not in our opinion have sufficient vegetation. It has now had two more growing seasons, and is in good condition. This is the last major area in the eastern portion of the permit area. B. 18.0 acres which had brought to final grade at the time of the 2006 request. Soil was replaced in the Fall of 2006 and it was seeded that fall. Very good moisture and growing conditions have benefited this and it is ready for full release. C. 3.8 acres which was graded and had soil placed prior to the 2006 release, but did not in our opinion have sufficient vegetation. It has now had two more growing seasons, and is in good condition. D. 15.2 acres which was not disturbed, in the extreme north point of the pit. This was part of 23.4 acres of land that was to be used by the county. 7.0 acres was cleared and grubbed in 2006- 2007, and it was determined that there was not enough usable material to make mining the area worthwhile, so operations ceased. The other 7.0 acres is discussed as Parcel #3. E. 3.3 acres in the south central portion of the site was not disturbed. In this case, it was determined that there was too much overburden to making mining the sand and gravel economical, and operations halted in the Fall of 2006. As with D, the original tree cover remains intact. There are a total of three parcels which have been reseeded, but will require one or two growing seasons to be fully established in order to request full release. Therefore, the cost of grading and placing soil is no longer required but there needs to be a reserve held for reseeding and weed control. • Parcel #1 is 0.6 acres which had been a shop and storage area and the old scale location. This . was at final grade and had soil replaced and was seeded in the Fall, 2008. • Parcel #3 is 7.0 acres which was cleared and partially grubbed, then found to have inadequate sand and gravel, so the soil was immediately replaced in 2007, and seeded. Please note that the