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3.1.9 - Topsoiling <br />(1) Topsoil will be stockpiled in close proximity to the mine areas in order to shorten haul <br />distances to and from the areas that were stripped. Once the topsoil has been removed and <br />segregated from the other spoil or product, it will be saved for replacement. If the duration <br />before use exceeds one full growing cycle, the topsoil stockpiles will be seeded with a <br />western wheatgrass to control erosion. <br />(2) Mining on the affected lands will disturb slight to no woody vegetation. However, if any <br />volumes of woody vegetation are produced, they will be properly placed in areas segregated <br />from the topsoil stockpiles and used in conjunction with the reclamation. <br />(3) Stockpiles will be configured to minimize erosion and will be located in areas where <br />disturbance by ongoing mining operations will be minimized. As stated in 3.1.9 topsoiling (1) <br />above, if necessary, stockpiles will be seeded for the purpose of stabilization. <br />(4) It is planned to locate topsoil stockpiles so material will only have to be handled one time. <br />No relocation of topsoil is proposed. <br />(5) The operator will take measures to assure the stability of replaced topsoil on graded <br />slopes by roughing the subgrade to gain a mechanical bond to the topsoil being replaced. <br />This should insure the elimination of any slippage zones. <br />(6) It is the operator /applicant and landowner opinion that the topsoil present on site is <br />adequate to establish the seed mix recommended by the NRCS. No replacement topsoil is <br />planned to be imported for reclamation. <br />(7) Fertilization: As per NRCS recommendation. (Pounds actual available nutrient per acre <br />recommended) as follows: Nitrogen (N2); 0 pounds per acre, Phosphorus (P2O5): 0 pounds <br />per acre, Potassium (K): 0. Please see NRCS Grass Seeding: Part I — Planned in the NRCS <br />Report by Tony W. Arnold District Conservationist on 05/14/14. <br />