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RECLAMATION PLAN George Reed, Inc. Page Six E. Drainage: Drainage is not a problem for this project. Water is naturally absorbed in the soil. During extreme precipitation there may be water standing in the excavated area which is simply pumped off as necessary. Erosion of disturbed land and sedimentation will be minimized by planting row crops or grasses in the interim and prior to total reclamation in each phase. Planting of walnut trees will occur in 20 +/- acre increments as excavation allows. F. Disposition of Old Eguipment: No permanent structures or buildings are involved in this project. All equipment to be used at the project site is portable and easily removed from the site upon completion of excavation and reclamation. G. Revezetation: There is an abundance of topsoil available for reclamation purposes. After excavation activities cease the replaced topsoil is ripped and leveled in preparation for planting. Walnut trees are usually planted by hand early spring of the year as weather allows. Soil amendments, fertilizer, etc., is placed at the discretion of the Farm Contractor in charge of the farming operations. Irrigation of existing crops is obtained from the river by pump. This may not be sufficient to provide water and pressure necessary for the sprinkler system to be installed. If necessary, a well will be drilled on-site for that purpose. H. Monitoring and Maintenance: Walnut trees are expensive and require land preparation prior to planting as well as constant maintenance and monitoring by the Owner and Farm Contractor. To ensure successful planting and future crops the orchard will be maintained by the Farm Contractor regularly. If there is a tree failure it will be replanted. This owner/operator using the services of a qualified Farm Contractor has successfully reclaimed 280 acres of mined lands back to almond/walnut orchards which maintain the county average in production each year. 1. In-stream Mining: In-stream mining does not apply to this project. J. Future Mining: This project will deplete existing mineral resources within the project area. It will not preclude future mining on lands adjacent or near the project area. K. Public Safety: Access to the project area is by private road which does not allow public access. Private property surrounding the project area does not allow public trespassing. Security is on-site and gates are locked when operation is closed. Revised 4/25/00