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RECLAMATION PLAN—Reed-Clements Pit 2015 <br /> George Reed, Inc. <br /> Page 3 <br /> F. In-Stream Mining <br /> In-stream mining is not applicable to this project. <br /> I. DESCRIPTION OF ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING (continued) <br /> G. Air Resources/Climatoloev <br /> The San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control District has reviewed this project and made <br /> recommendations for reducing PM-10 emissions, which will be incorporated into the operation. <br /> Fugitive dust emissions within the project area and along haul roads will be controlled by limiting the <br /> speed of vehicles to 15 mph and using water/ dust palliative materials for dust suppression. Water is <br /> spread by water truck as needed for dust suppression. Proper maintenance of equipment and trucks <br /> used in the excavation process and for transporting of materials to the plant site eliminates ozone <br /> precursor emissions. <br /> Climate in the area is relatively mild. Rainfall averages 17 — 18 inches per year. The average low <br /> temperature for the winter ranges from 36 — 39 degrees Fahrenheit, while summer high temperatures <br /> can average between 87—92 degrees Fahrenheit. Snowfall is not relevant to this region. (Weather data <br /> obtained from Western Regional Climate Center and Qwikcast.com). <br /> H. Land Use <br /> The 68 acres of walnut orchard located within the project site and currently in production will continue <br /> to be farmed until excavation commences in each phase. Reclamation commences concurrently with <br /> the excavation process. Resident hybrid erosion control seed mix will be utilized in excavated areas <br /> for erosion control prior to orchard planting, usually in±30 acre increments. <br /> I. Aesthetics <br /> The project area is relatively obscured from public view and should not have a significant visual <br /> impact due to its location. <br /> J. Other Information <br /> Excavation for this project will commence at the Southern project boundary. <br /> An Archaeological Study was performed in 1999. A copy of the Archaeological Report is attached. <br /> There will be no traffic on public highways. All haul roads between the excavation site and the <br /> processing facility are located on-site. <br /> II. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED MINING OPERATION <br /> A. Map Of Operations <br /> Details of the proposed mining operation are shown on engineered drawings attached to the <br /> application. Phases and existing haul road are noted. Excavated materials are hauled to the processing <br /> facility only. No public roads/highways are used in transporting the materials from the source to the <br />