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EXHIBIT E — Reclamation Plan <br />The pit will be re- seeded, as recommended by the attached Logan County NRCS seeding <br />recommendation, when completed. The site will be used for rangeland. Each of the <br />areas will be re- seeded after mining has been completed in that area. <br />a) Top soil depths are approximately 4 inches at the proposed site. Top soil and <br />any suitable overburden will be stockpiled for use in reclamation. <br />b) Reclaimed slopes will have a maximum gradient of 3H:1V to facilitate re- <br />vegetation and reduce soil erosion. <br />c) We plan to consult with the Natural Resource Conservation Service, utilizing <br />their recommendations, to maximize our reclamation efforts. A copy of their <br />recommendation is attached. <br />d) The stockpiled topsoil will be spread evenly over the prepared area. All <br />topsoil will be replaced before seeding of the pit occurs. We estimate that <br />approximately 4" of topsoil will be replaced during reclamation. All of the <br />stockpiled topsoil will be returned, but the depth could vary depending on <br />what was stockpiled in that particular area. <br />e) The NRCS plan has recommended that seeding be done between November 1 <br />and April 30 with a disc drill for best results. The seedbed will be prepared for by <br />chiseling the site. Following seeding, the area will be mulched with either straw <br />or manure. If straw is used, approximately 2 tons per acre will be applied, <br />followed by light disking to crimp the straw. If manure is used, approximately 20 <br />tons per acre will be applied. Fertilizer may be applied at a very low rate <br />recommended for rangeland. This would be done prior to chiseling. . Seeding <br />rates per acres of pure live seed suggested are 1.8 pounds of Sideoats grama, 3.2 <br />pounds of Western wheatgrass, 1.4 pounds of Little Bluestem, 0.9 pounds of <br />Switchrgrass, and 1.3 pounds of Prairie Sandreed. <br />e) We plan to drill to seed the grass. If seed were broadcast, the rates would be <br />doubled. The pit area will be fenced until vegetation is established and final <br />release is obtained. The site will be inspected for noxious weeds on a regular <br />basis. Control will be maintained by the operator or retaining services of the <br />Logan County Weed District spraying service. <br />f) There will be no ponds, streams remaining after reclamation. <br />g) Any internal haul roads will be reclaimed as the pit is closed. The entrances <br />into the pit will be left in place at the request of the landowner. <br />