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operations. No coal was mined at the site; therefore, there is no acid - forming or toxic forming <br />coal mine waste being generated at the site to dispose of Processed coal was shipped from the <br />site and all debris and coal fines were buried with a minimum of four feet of nontoxic, <br />noncombustible material during the process of backfilling and grading. This material was then <br />covered with topsoil to facilitate vegetative growth and prevent contamination of surface and <br />groundwater. <br />The site will be returned to approximate original contour representative of the topography that <br />existed prior to construction of the Loadout. No streams were, or are proposed to be relocated as <br />a result of the operation. Rehabilitation of streams will be unnecessary. <br />The TAHR was originally included in the Seneca II -W permit (C- 1982 -057). The road is <br />currently approved to remain unreclaimed until year 2030, page 4, Tab 17. <br />Topsoil Handling and Reve etg ation <br />Suitable topsoil was stripped prior to construction of the Loadout in 1978. Topsoil will be <br />salvaged from any future ground disturbance. <br />Topsoil will be replaced on areas disturbed by construction or operation of the Loadout and <br />railroad loop to a minimum depth of six inches. Approximately 55,100 cubic yards (34.2 ac -ft) <br />of topsoil were salvaged prior to loadout construction for this purpose and stored in three topsoil <br />piles located in the permit area. Approximately 117,289 cubic yards (73.1 ac -ft) of topsoil were <br />salvaged for replacement on the TAHR. Vegetative cover was established on these piles to aid <br />in stabilization of the resource. <br />Hayden Gulch Terminal proposes to return the land use to grazing land and wildlife habitat upon <br />cessation of operations. Three permanent separate seed mixes and one temporary stabilization <br />seed mix will be used to establish three separate communities: dryland pasture, improved <br />pasture, and rangeland. The seed mixes proposed incorporate native and site - adapted species <br />with several introduced species being included. In pastureland designations, this is necessary for <br />the utility of the lands. The introduced species proposed for the rangeland areas are a low <br />percentage of the entire mix, generally exhibit quick establishment, or have nitrogen- fixing <br />characteristics. <br />Due to the narrow configuration of the area to be reclaimed as rangeland, the proximity of <br />concentrated shrublands, and the creation of "edge" effect, the Division will not require <br />reestablishment of woody plants on rangeland sites. <br />A fifth seed mix was approved for the reclamation of portions of the Tie - Across Haul Road. <br />Exhibit 20 -2 depicts portions of the Tie - Across Haul Road to be revegetated as cropland using <br />small grains. The revegetation plan in Tab 20 of the permit does not provide specific details on <br />establishing cropland in these areas or designate how revegetation success will be determined for <br />the cropland areas. Given the uncertainty of the future of the Tie - Across Haul Road and the <br />unknown cropping needs in 2030 when this road is designated to be reclaimed, the following <br />stipulation was added to the permit with the approval of Technical Revision No. 10. <br />Hayden Gulch 15 February 11, 2014 <br />