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EXHIBIT D - Mining Plan <br />a) Mining will utilize the following operations: <br />L Remove and stockpile and existing top soil <br />ii. Utilize dozer to push up gravel <br />iii. Utilize a frontend loader to load material onto trucks. <br />b) The site will be mined to approximately 15-20 feet deep. If supply is abundant, mining <br />could go deeper. Mining will be done on an approximate 3:1 slope down to the bottom of <br />the pit area. Topsoil is approximately 5" in depth. The topsoil will be stripped, stockpiled, <br />and utilized when the pit is reclaimed. <br />c) There are no anticipated water diversions or impoundments. There is no surface water at <br />the site. When rainfall occurs, the pit area may be unworkable for a few days. Since the <br />use of the pit is intermittent, we will be able to work around those occurrences. <br />d) Our intent is to work approximately one-half of the new area at a time. <br />e) Sand and gravel will be mined over the entire pit area. Topsoil will be stockpiled to the <br />north side of the pit prior to commencement of mining. The area north of the creek in the <br />expanded area will be mined first. Mining will proceed from the creek northward. The <br />southern portion of the expanded area will be the last portion mined. Excavation will <br />continue as gravel is needed for local road operations and as the supply remains available. <br />It is anticipated that mining will be from 15-20 feet deep, but if supply is abundant, mining <br />could go deeper. Some stockpiling may be done at the site, but most of the gravel will be <br />utilized as it is mined. Any stockpiling that does occur will parallel the creek bed so as not to <br />restrict flow. No processing of material is anticipated in the pit. The pit will continue to <br />operate annually. The supply is undetermined, but is expected to last indefinitely because <br />of the limited use of the pit. Mining will begin as soon as all the proper permits are <br />obtained. <br />Since the pit will be used on an intermittent basis, it is difficult to estimate the time <br />it will take to mine the new area. We are estimating it will take ten years to mine <br />the pit. <br />ii. Area 3 will be approximately 4 acres and is located on the northern portion of the <br />pit. Area 4 will be 5.9 areas and is located south of area number 3.