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TRAINA SITE EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Teichert is proposing to mine aggregate on 147 acres of a 157 acre property identified as the Traina Site in San Joaquin County, California(See Vicinity and Site Maps). This reclamation plan focuses on preserving soil productivity during the removal and replacement processes. The site will be reclaimed to approximately 120 acres of irrigated agriculture. The site is currently being used for agricultural production. Reclamation Plan Objectives The primary objective is to preserve the productivity of the agricultural soils. This plan is intended to return the agricultural soils to a productivity level equal to or greater than the pre- mining condition. - The perimeter of the agricultural fields will be reclaimed to habitat that provides sanctuary for beneficial insects,plants and animals. The creation of a biologically diverse system will enhance the site and the surrounding area. This reclamation plan preserves the agricultural use of the site while allowing for the utilization of the aggregate resources as well. Soils The existing soils in the area to be mined are approximately 15% non-prime farmland soils and 85%prime farmland. The soils identified in the area to be mined are Capay series 2 %, El Solyo series <0.1 %, Vemalis series 47%, Zacharias series 36% and Xerofluvents 15%. N, Soil Removal,Handling and Reconstruction Article 9 Reclamation Standards section 3704(c) requires topsoil to be salvaged and stockpiled separately from the subsoil. The reclamation plan identifies the surface six inches of soil to be of sufficient depth for separation as topsoil. Based upon the data in the soils report it is suggested that all of the B horizons (the portion of the subsoil immediately beneath the topsoil and above the aggregate) should be stockpiled as a single unit and combined prior to soil reconstruction. 1