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(4) Relocation of topsoil stockpiles: <br /> Topsoil stockpiles are located so they should not have to be relocated during mining <br /> operations. <br /> (5) Stabilization measures of replaced topsoil on re-graded areas: <br /> The Operator will take measures appropriate to the subgrade where topsoil is being <br /> replaced. Such measures may include roughening the surface in order to gain a mechanical <br /> bond between the subgrade and the replaced topsoil. Where the subgrade is of acceptable <br /> quality, it may include disc plowing the topsoil and subgrade together,a practice typically <br /> used by commercial landscapers. <br /> (6) Segregation of other materials for use as topsoil: <br /> No replacement or substitute materials will be needed. Sufficient topsoil resources exist on <br /> site to complete reclamation requirements. <br /> (7) Replacement criteria and soil amendments: <br /> The Operator will replace topsoil in as even a manner as equipment allows. Soil <br /> amendments will be applied based on soil tests. Typically, it is recommend that if soil tests <br /> are not preformed, forty(40)pounds per acre of each of the major nutrients (nitrogen and <br /> phosphoric acid (P2O5))be applied. A combination of mulch or other organic matter and a <br /> nutrient source such as well-cured feedlot or barnyard manure could be applied. The <br /> recommended application method is to apply at a rate of at least twenty(20)tons per acre, <br /> evenly spread. The manure should contain at least 60%(by weight) large chunks, five <br /> inches or more in diameter. (Granular or powdery manure will not meet specifications.) <br /> (8) Piles of vegetation: <br /> There will be no piles of vegetation or trees on site. Any shrubs which need to be removed <br /> will be taken to an approved landfill. Only inert material as defined(Rule 1.1(20))will be <br /> disposed as part of the backfill in a dry portion of the mining operation. <br /> 3.1.10 Revegetation: <br /> (1) Establishment of a diverse,effective and long lasting vegetative cover that is <br /> capable of self-regeneration without continued maintenance: <br /> The regraded pit floor and side slopes will be seeded with the seed mix found in this permit <br /> application. <br /> (2) Tree establishment: <br /> No tree planting is proposed. <br /> 33 <br />