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EXI-HBIT D <br />BURGESS PIT <br />RECLAMATION PLAN <br />The current use of the affected land is rangeland and the reclamation plan will <br />return them to this use over time. A reclamation plan was obtained from the Natural <br />Resources Conservation Service (see attachments) and will be followed. Reclamation of <br />the pit will begin as soon as possible after the gravel has been mined out if the closure <br />coincides with the proper seeding seasons furnished by the NRCS. If weather conditions <br />(dry weather or drought conditions) preclude the application of the permanent seed mix <br />then a temporary seed will be applied to prevent erosion of the pit slopes. This mixture <br />was furnished by the NRCS and is also used to seed any topsoil and overburden <br />stockpiles to prevent erosion. A copy of this temporary mixture is also attached. <br />The sequence of each reclamation phase will be as follows: <br />1. Final grading (all slopes 3:1 or flatter) 3 to 4 days <br />2. Placement of overburden (1 to 2 feet) 2 to 3 days <br />3. Replacement of topsoil (4 to 6 inches) 1 to 3 days <br />4. Discing and fertilizing (as required) 1 day <br />5. Seeding 1 to 2 days <br />6. Mulching and crimping 1 to 2 days. <br />The area to be reclaimed will be worked by dozers, front-end loaders or motor <br />graders to achieve the required final slopes. Rippers will be used to break up any <br />compaction. caused by the equipment and to seat the topsoil. The topsoil will be placed <br />using the same equipment. The topsoil will then be disced to a depth of four inches to <br />incorporate the fertilizer and prepare the seedbed. The seed will then be drilled. Weed <br />free mulch will be applied at the rate of 2 ton per acre and will be crimped. The seeding <br />will only be done during the season recommended by the N. C. R. S. <br />4