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Table 2.04.9 -6 reflects estimated salvage quantities for the 1996 study area and Tables 2.04.9 -7A <br />& B reflect estimated salvage quantities for the 1998 study area. As of PR 08, all topsoil stripping <br />has been completed at the New Horizon Mine. The final topsoil replacement plans can be found <br />in Section 2.05.4(2)(d). <br />16.1 Topsoil Salvage Thickness -1988 Study Area <br />This study addresses the approximate original permitted area of 274 acres or 235 disturbed acres, <br />as shown on Map 2.04.9 -1. The salvageable thickness of topsoil material presented in this section <br />are based on laboratory data and extensive field observations, and represent only the most suitable <br />sources of topsoil material. Table 2.04.9 -5 summarizes topsoil salvage thickness and <br />characteristics by map unit for the New Horizon 2 Mine disturbance area. It should be noted that <br />the topsoil thickness and volumes listed in Table 2.04.9 -5 are only estimates derived from field <br />sample pits. WFC live handled the majority of the topsoil with trucks and the mine shovel or large <br />front end loaders in front of the active pit to the final graded backfill. WFC is committed to salvaging <br />and redistributing all available topsoil. As of June 2010, the only areas from the original permit that <br />still requires topsoil replacement are the haul road, the overburden stockpile and some other minor <br />areas. These areas cannot be re- topsoiled until the mine is in final reclamation. <br />August 2013 (PR 08) 2.04.9 -22 <br />