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6 (FORM 2 -Public filing) <br /> 8. Describe the estimated topsoil depth and how topsoil will be salvaged,stockpiled and redistributed for the re-establishment of <br /> vegetation. Specify approximate topsoil redistribution depth: <br /> Topsoil varies from 0.5 feet to 2 feet depending on location on site. Hilltops have less, and valley <br /> bottoms nave more. Any top soil encountered during surface disturbing exploration activities tnat are not <br /> locatod with already disturbed areac will be removed and segregated into a soil stockpile near the edge <br /> of the disturbed area. Any bedrock materials located below, will then be moved separately. Upon <br /> completion of the exploration of the site, the bedrock materials will be replaced and any previously <br /> stockpiled soils will be used as covcr. The-areas will thcn be revcgctatcd 53 soon as practical (lesa than <br /> 5 years), with the preferred time of seeding being in fall or spring to take advantage of seasonal moisture <br /> and natural cycles to establish vegetation. <br /> 9. Describe how drill holes will be plugged(refer to Rule 5.4 of the Rules for required abandonment procedures): <br /> Since no holes are anticipated to encounter groundwater, all drill holes will be securely <br /> capped, in accordance with Rule 5.2.4 (5) ("securely capped as approved by this office") <br /> and a report shall be filed wi h the office as required under Rule 5.7. <br /> 10. Describe how portals,adits,shafts,ponds,excavations,or other disturbances will be reclaimed(refer to Rule 3 and Rule 5 for <br /> specific reclamation performance standards). You may wish to contact the Division for closure specifications. <br /> No portals, shafts, ponds, or significant excavations are anticipated. If found to be <br /> necessary, any drill pads that might be constructed on non-previously disturbed land will <br /> be returned to approximately the original contour, will be covered with removed soils or <br /> growth mcdia, and sccdcd with a grass mix spccificd by the Jefferson Soil Conservation <br /> nigh-int, a priv2tp Gppd rnmpany, nr by an enginapr Any mud pito\ if ucprl, will he ringed <br /> by pumping the cuttings and drill fluid into the drill hole, and covered as part of the <br /> reclamation of the drill pad area. Any other new disturbances will be treated in a manner <br /> similar to drIII pads. <br /> 11. Describe how roads will be reclaimed or returned to their pre-prospecting(or better)condition: <br /> Existing roads and previous disturbances are not part of the affected acreage, so will be <br /> left in approximately their previous condition prior to exploration. Any roads that might be <br /> constructed in newly disturbed areas will be reclaimed, topsoil replaced, and seeded with <br /> an appropriate grass mix when no longer needed. As has been discussed above, only very <br /> mirliinal new roads anticipated. <br />