2015-03-12_PERMIT FILE - C1981014 (5)

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location of all existing and proposed topsoil stockpiles are shown on the Mine Area Soils Map, (Map 14) and Loadout Area Soils Map, (Map 15). Existing vegetation will be recovered with topsoil during removal operations. Mixing of native vegetation into the soil is a beneficial reclamation practice since organic matter mixed into the soil aids in conservation of plant nutrients, incorporated plant propagules increase the potential for natural reestablishment of native species, and incorporated plant material acts as a natural mulch to reduce the potential for wind and water erosion. Topsoil removal will normally be scheduled during the late summer and fall months when operating conditions are favorable and the seeds of the native vegetation have matured. During topsoil removal and refuse placement operations, EFCI will maintain a buffer zone of at least 15 feet between active refuse handling operations and topsoil removal/replacement limits. This buffer will • prevent any mixing of refuse and topsoil materials. Once topsoil is placed in stockpiles or on regraded areas, erosion will be controlled primarily by leaving soils in a roughened condition that is highly resistant to potential wind and water erosion. Topsoil stockpiles that will remain undisturbed for periods exceeding one (1) year, and respread topsoil, will also be stabilized by reseeding as described in Section 2.05.4, Reclamation Plan. 4.06.3 STORAGE EFCI plans to live handle topsoil to the extent possible. However, not all removed topsoil can be utilized for contemporaneous reclamation. It will therefore be necessary to place same topsoil into temporary stockpiles. All proposed topsoil stockpiles have been located and designed to minimize redisturbance or contamination and loss by wind or water erosion. The locations of all existing and proposed topsoil stockpiles are presented on the Mine Area Soils Map, (Map 14) and the Loadout Area Soils Map, (Map 15). 4.06-4