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Disturbed areas associated with site access and the existing conveyor will be scarified, <br /> covered with topsoil, and re-vegetated. <br /> Site grading will be performed to create stable topography that will be consistent with post- <br /> reclamation land uses. Reclamation quantities and costs were summarized in Exhibit L of <br /> previously submitted DRM&S permit applications M-2007-008 and M-2008-082. <br /> 6.3 Water <br /> Because overburden and mine materials are inert, adverse impacts to local surface water or <br /> groundwater quality are not anticipated. The Applicant will comply with all applicable State <br /> water quality laws and regulations. <br /> 6.4 Wildlife <br /> Presently, Stage 1 is being mined, Stage 2 is fallow, Stage 3 is wildlife habitat, Stage 4 is <br /> used to grow vegetables, Stage 5 is fallow and wildlife habitat,part of Stage 6 is horse pasture <br /> and Stage 7 is partly disturbed by mining activities. There some indigenous wildlife species that <br /> inhabit the Holton- Morton Lakes property will likely be displaced by the proposed mining <br /> activities. See the Wildlife Resources Assessment prepared by ERO Resources found at the back <br /> of this Exhibit and previously submitted with DRM&S permit applications numbered M-2007- <br /> 008 and M-2008-082. <br /> 6.5 Topsoiling <br /> Soils on the Morton-Holton Lakes site consist of Dacono Clay Loam, Colombo Clay <br /> Loam,Vona Sandy Loam, Aquolls and Aquents. These soils are described in Soils Survey of <br /> Weld County, Southern Part[United States Department of Agriculture, Soil Conservation <br /> Service (SCS), 1980]. Pertinent excerpts from the soil survey are provided in this document. <br /> Topsoil stockpiles will be protected from erosion and other damage by best management <br /> practices. Soil amendments are not expected to be required due to the nature of the soils. <br /> However,topsoil samples will be subjected to agricultural testing prior to reclamation to assess <br /> fertilizer requirements. SCS soil fertilizer recommendations, if any,will be followed. <br /> 8 <br />