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RECLAMATION PLAN-SOLARI PIT 2002 George Reed, Inc. Page 4 I. DESCRIPTION OF ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING (continued G. Air Resources/Climatology The San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control District has reviewed this project and made recommendations for reducing PM-10 emission which will be incorporated into the operation. Fugitive-dust emissions within the project area and along haul roads will be contiolled:by limiting the speed of vehicles to'15.mph and using water./dust palliative materials for.dust suppression�Water,-S-r spreadlby,wa truck a needidTfordust su ssionn.. Prop maintenance of equipment and trucks used in the excavation process and for transporting of materials to the plant site eliminates ozone precursor emissions. Climate in the area is relatively mild. Rainfall averages 17 — 18 inches per year. The average low temperature for the winter ranges from 36 — 39 degrees Fahrenheit, while summer high temperatures can average between 87—92 degrees Fahrenheit. Snowfall is not relevant to this region. (Weather data obtained from Western Regional Climate Center and Qwikcast.com). H. Land Use The 68 acres of walnut orchard located within the project site and currently in production will continue to be farmed until excavation commences in each phase. Reclamation commences concurrently with the excavation process. Resident hybrid erosion control seed mix will be utilized in excavated areas for erosion control prior to orchard planting,usually in+30 acre increments. I. Aesthetics The project area is relatively obscured from public view and should not have a significant visual impact due to its location. L Other Information Excavation for this project will commence at the Southern project boundary. An Archaeological Study was performed in 1999. A copy of the Archaeological Report is attached. There will be no traffic on public highways. All haul roads between the excavation site and the processing facility are located on-site. II. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED MINING OPERATION A. Map Of Operations Details of the proposed mining operation are shown on engineered drawings attached to the application. Phases and existing haul road are noted. Excavated materials are hauled to the processing facility only. No public roads/highways are used in transporting the materials from the source to the processing facility. An aerial photo depicting the project site, haul road, and processing facility is attached.