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RECLAMATIONPLAN—Reed-Clements Pit 2015 <br /> George Reed, Inc. <br /> Page 7 <br /> III. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED RECLAMATION (continued) <br /> G. Reveaetation <br /> There is an abundance of topsoil available for reclamation purposes. After excavation activities cease, <br /> the replaced topsoil and roads (or other compacted areas) are ripped and leveled in preparation for <br /> planting. Walnut trees are usually planted by hand in the early spring of the year, as weather <br /> conditions allow. Soil amendments, fertilizer, etc., are placed at the discretion of the Farm Contractor <br /> in charge of farming operations. Irrigation water for existing orchards is obtained from the river by <br /> pump. The excavation process will necessitate the removal and relocation of irrigation lines. Once <br /> reclamation has commenced, irrigation lines will be re-installed and connected to a newer pump / <br /> pipeline system which currently furnishes water to the adjacent reclaimed parcels. This system is <br /> capable of providing sufficient water and pressure to irrigate±50 acre sections at a time. <br /> H. Monitoring and Maintenance <br /> Walnut trees are expensive and require land preparation prior to planting as well as constant <br /> maintenance and monitoring by the Owner and Farm Contractor. To ensure successful planting, the <br /> orchard will be maintained by the Farm Contractor regularly. If a tree failure occurs it will be <br /> replanted. Using the services of a qualified Farm Contractor, the Owner/Operator has successfully <br /> reclaimed±320 acres of mined lands back to almond&walnut orchards. <br /> L In-Stream Mining <br /> In-stream mining does not apply to this project. <br /> J. Future Mining <br /> This project will not preclude future mining on lands adjacent to or near the project area. <br /> K. Public Safety <br /> Access to the project area is by private road, which does not permit public access. Private property <br /> surrounding the project area does not allow public trespassing. Security is on-site and gates are locked <br /> when operation is closed. Fencing with gated entrance is located at the entrance/exit of private road <br /> used by the processing facility at Jahant Road. <br /> L. Other Information <br /> Financial assurances based on San Joaquin County estimates will be posted prior to commencement of <br /> excavation in each phase. <br />