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2.05.4 Reclamation Plan <br />(2)(d) A plan for the removal and storage of topsoil is presented in Section <br />2.05.3(5). During reclamation operations topsoil will be placed on select <br />regraded areas in an approximate uniform, stable thickness. <br />The self-sustaining vegetation is appropriate for the postmining land use of <br />rangeland and fish and wildlife habitat. The regraded and topsoiled surface <br />will reestablish the surface water drainage system by returning the area to <br />the approximate original contours and stabilizing the channels with riprap. <br />The regraded surfaces will be ripped if necessary to relieve compaction and <br />to provide for root penetration. Topsoil will be placed and spread with either <br />scrapers or a front end loader and truck equipment spread. The topsoil will <br />be spread with a track dozer. Handling topsoil in such a manner will <br />minimize deterioration of the biological, chemical, and physical properties of <br />the topsoil and will prevent excess compaction and contamination of the <br />topsoil. Topsoil will not be handled when saturated either during the initial <br />stripping, spreading or final grading. Handling sticky or plastic soils in a <br />saturated state will reduce the quality of the topsoil by degrading the physical <br />characteristics. <br />PR -02 2.05-40- 10/12 <br />