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RECLAMATION PLAN AND TIMETABLE'
exhibit E
EXHIBIT E
RECLAMATION PLAN AND TIMETABLE
Reclamation Plan. The planned future use of the affected
land is irrigated grazing land. It is expected that in the process
of soil removal, excavation of sand and gravel and redistribution
of soil, many of the inherent problems with the affected land will
be solved. The land to be excavated is very marginal grazing
land at best. Two soils are distributed over the affected land.
One soil is good silty, sandy loam. The other soil is a rocky
silt or sand that is 50 -75% rock. This rocky soil has been a
problem on the ranch for almost 100 years. Most of this rock will
go through the gravel processing system. Only the good soil will
be redistributed.
Mining is planned in 18 stages. Each stage is to be followed
by a reclamation phase. Numbering of each reclamation phase will
correspond to the numbering of the mining stages (see map Exhibits
D -1 and F). Reclamation will start on each phase in the first
year after the completion of the corresponding mining stage.
The mining plan anticipates the excavation of the west side
slopes on a grade of 3 to 1 (see map Exhibit F) and the creation
of relatively smooth floors. Reclamation will begin with redis-
tribution of soils. During the first fall after soils are redis-
tributed, the phase will be drilled with the prescribed seed
mixture and will be fertilized and mulched. During the three or
four years remaining in the reclamation phase, reclamation progress
-EXHIBIT -E ( Cont d }
will be monitored by Sievers Ranch, and remedial work will be
performed where necessary.
Reclamation Standards. Mining will create a topography appro-
priate to the final land use. Only very minor grading may be
necessary. Slopes of 3 to 1 will be created by mining along the
long west side and the short south side. The remainder of the
property will slope very gently north and west. This open pit
operation has no drill holes or auger holes remaining and has no
addits or shafts.
There are to be no earth dams.
No toxic or acid - forming material will be encountered or
used in the operation.
All refuse will be hauled off the site so that unsightliness
and deleterious effects will be controlled.
In those areas where revegetation is part of the reclamation
plan, land will be revegetated in such a way as to establish a
diverse, effective, and long - lasting vegetative cover that is
capable of self - regeneration and is at least equal in extent of
cover to the natural vegetation of the surrounding area. Refer
to Revegetation Program later in this report for details.
Soil removal and storage was discussed in Exhibit D. Soils
will be used to prepare seedbeds in areas to be revegetated to a
depth of about ten to twelve inches in the level areas and six
inches on the slope areas.
EXHIBIT ._..(Cont ,.d) ..
This operation is not expected to directly affect surface or
ground water systems. Sievers Ranch believes it is in compliance
with federal and state laws and regulations governing water and
water rights. There is no application of the river dredge law or
siltation structure removal requirement. See Exhibit G for more
details concerning water.
Area outside the perimeter of the affected land will not be
affected in any foreseeable way by slides, runoff or other func-
tions of the mining and reclamation operations.
All land area of the affected land will be stabilized through
revegetation and appropriate slopes so as to control erosion and
attendant air and water pollution.
To the extent that range conditions are improved by redistri-
buting the soils, it is believed that wildlife habitat in the area
will be enhanced by the reclamation plan. See Exhibit H for more
details.
Revegetation Program. The revegetation program to be carried
out by Sievers Ranch & Development Company is discussed below.
This plan is excerpted from a report by Mr. Mark A. Heifner,
Environmental Consultant.
Grasses. Two grass seed mixtures are recommended by Mr. Heifner;
one for the level irrigated land and one for the sloped non - irrigated
land.
Level, Irrigated
25 live seed/ square foot
Pounds
Species PLS /Acre
Western Wheatgrass 5.0
Fairway Wheatgrass 1.0
Kentucky Bluegrass 0.1
Smooth Brome 1.5
Timothy 0.2
Red Clover 0.2
Total 8.0
(Multiply by 2 if broadcast)
EXHIBIT E (Cone ±d)
Slope, Non - irrigated
50 live seed /square foot
Pounds
Species PLS /Acre
Streambank Wheatgrass 11.0
Pubescent Wheatgrass 11.0
Smooth Brome 2.0
Sand Dropseed 0.1
Total 24.1
(Divide by 1.6 if drilled)
It is expected that the level areas will be drilled and the slopes
will be broadcast. Planting of grasses is planned for the fall of
planting years. It is hoped that grass planting will occur between
September 15 and October 10.
Fertilizer. It is Mr. Heifner's recommendation that the
necessity for application of fertilizers be determined by testing
the soil after it is redistributed. If possible, growth test and
analysis may be used. If it is determined that fertilizers are
needed, application should occur prior to seeding, at the beginning
of the second growing season, or possibly both.
Mulch. A mulch of 1500 to 2000 pounds per acre of air -dry
straw is to be applied after grass seeding is completed. The mulch
will be disced or crimped in. The straw will meet Soil Conservation
Service standards for straw mulch.
Mining Timetable. The reclamation phases listed below may be
correlated to map Exhibit F. The phases correspond to the mining
EXHIBIT E (.Cont.'d).
stages in Exhibits D and D -1 and are numbered accordingly. Note
that these are estimates only and that times may vary radically
depending on market, weather and the general economy.
RECLAMATION TIMETABLE
Total Total Acres + Slope Acres + Level Acres +
Phase Years Acres ± Road To Revegetate To Revegetate To Revegetate
I 9 -15 18.11 0.43 17.68 2.37 15.31
II 3 -5 5.57 -0- 5.57 -0- 5.57
III 3 -5 4.87 -0- 4.87 -0- 4.87
IV 3 -5 6.90 0.42 6.48 3.38 3.10
V 3-5 6.22 -0- 6.22 -0- 6.22
VI 3 -5 7.07 -0- 7.07 -0- 7.07
VII 3 -5 6.49 -0- 6.49 -0- 6.49
VIII 3 -5 5.71 0.28 5.43 -0- 5.43
IX 3 -5 5.66 0.17 5.49 -0- 5.49
X 3-5 6.09 --0- 6.09 1.40 4.69
XI 3 -5 5.57 -0- 5.57 1.38 4.19
XII 3 -5 5.70 -0- 5.70 2.07 3.63
XIII 3-5 6.85 -0- 6.85 4.77 2.08
XIV 3 -5 6.13 -0- 6.13 3.32 2.81
XV 3-5 6.53 -0- 6.53 -0- 6.53
XVI 0.5 -1.5 10.03 -0- 10.03 -0- 10.03
XVII 57-96 3.45 -0- 3.45 -0- 3.45
P 6.00 0.34 5.60 2.29 3.37
122.95 1.64 121.31
20.98 100.33