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RECLAALITION PLAN—SOL,4RI PTT 2002 George Reed, Inc. Page 8 M. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED RECLAMATION continued G. Reveizetation There is an abundance of topsoil available for reclamation purposes. After excavation activities cease, the replaced topsoil and roads (or other compacted areas) are ripped and leveled in preparation for planting. Walnut trees are usually planted by hand in the early Spring of the year, as weather conditions allow. Soil amendments, fertilizer, etc., are placed at the discretion of the Farm Contractor in charge of farming operations. ]rrigation water for existing orchards is obtained from the river by pump. The excavation process will necessitate the removal and relocation of irrigation lines. Once reclamation has commenced, irrigation lines will be re-installed and connected to a newer pump / pipeline system which currently furnishes water to the adjacent reclaimed parcels. This system is capable of providing sufficient water and pressure to irrigate+50 acre sections at a time. ! H. Monitoring and Maintenance I ` 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, the orchard will be maintained by the Farm Contractor regularly. If a tree failure occurs it will be replanted. Using the services of a qualified Farm Contractor, the Owner/Operator has successfully reclaimed±320 acres of mined lands back to almond&walnut orchards. I. In-Stream Minim In-stream mining does not apply to this project. J. Future Minim 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 permit 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. Fencing with gated entrance is located at the entrance/exit of private road used by the processing facility at Jahant Road. L. Other Information Financial assurances based on San Joaquin County estimates will be posted prior to commencement of excavation in each phase.