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Mr. Tideman <br /> Page 3 <br /> October 6, 2014 <br /> 8. As required by rule 6.4.4(f)(i),please describe the nature, depth and thickness of the deposit <br /> to be mined or otherwise describe where in the permit file this information can be obtained. <br /> 6.4.5 Exhibit E—Reclamation Plan <br /> 9. The Reclamation Plan states topsoil in not available in any appreciable amount. This may be <br /> true for the historically mined area. However, the Soil Conservation Service report included <br /> with Exhibit I states Mapping Unit XR2-DE contains a complex of moderately deep and <br /> shallow loamy soils which range from 10—40 inches in depth. Mapping Unit XR2-DE <br /> corresponds to the majority of the 108.5 acres which are being added to the permitted area. <br /> The soils on the east side of the site,which exhibit a greater depth and quality should be <br /> replaced in the same area during final reclamation. Please provide a brief plan describing <br /> how topsoil in this area will be handled and replaced. <br /> 10. The Reclamation Plan calls for replacing 24 inch sandstone overburden along with sandstone <br /> fines in lieu of topsoil. Will the crushed sandstone and fines be mixed together? The Division <br /> recommends placing crushed sandstone, followed by a layer of sandstone fines. Please <br /> provide the Division with additional detail on how the site will be prepared for final seeding <br /> including the depth of sandstone fines to be used. <br /> 11. Please specify the volume of topsoil that has been salvaged and stockpiled to date. <br /> 12. The Reclamation Plan states that highwalls and cliffs will be stabilized. Please explain how <br /> the highwall and cliffs will be stabilized or otherwise describe where in the permit file this <br /> information can be obtained. <br /> 13. The Reclamation Plan calls for the use of fertilizers if the test plots indicate substantial <br /> benefits will arise from their use. Please commit to providing the Division with the results <br /> from the test plots prior to using fertilizers or other amendments. <br /> 14. The Reclamation Plan states planting will not be done if the test plots indicate that plant life <br /> cannot be sustained. Pursuant to Rule 3.1.10(9),where adverse characteristics of the surface, <br /> not feasibly remedied by artificial measures, would seriously inhibit plant growth,planting <br /> may be delayed or provided on substitute acres,depending upon natural corrective processes <br /> over a ten-year period. Please note that revegetation of the affected area is not contingent <br /> upon the success of the test plots. The Operator must obtain approval from the Division for <br /> any area which will not be revegetated. Please respond. <br /> 15. The Applicant has stated that noxious weeds will be controlled by chemical spraying or other <br /> means. Please indicate if there is ongoing weed control at the site, if so specify the weed <br /> species that are being treated. Also, if weed treatment is necessary at the site, then provide a <br /> weed control plan with the following information*: <br />