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3. Topsoil Replacement Plan <br /> Topsoil will be replaced to a depth of 12 inches in all areas to be reclaimed as Rangeland. The <br /> rest of the site, other than the access, will be reclaimed to a gravel floor for an industrial yard. <br /> The table below shows an area breakdown. <br /> Table 2—Post Mining Land Uses <br /> Post Mining Land Use Acreages <br /> Rangeland 15 <br /> Access <0.5 <br /> Industrial yard 21.5 <br /> Total 36.7 <br /> Topsoil will be ripped prior to seeding to prevent compaction of the seed bed. The vast majority <br /> of the topsoil will be directly placed on ready to reclaim slopes as the mining operation progresses <br /> through the site. Topsoil from initial stripping that was stored in the facilities area will be used in <br /> reclaiming portions of the site as mining nears completion. Seeding of topsoil will take place within <br /> 15 days of its placement. <br /> 4. Revegetation Plan <br /> Seed will be placed on the rangeland areas of the site as shown on the Map F-1. Areas outside of <br /> the designated rangeland area will be graveled for use as an industrial yard. <br /> Revegetation at the Tower Pit will consist of seeding to develop rangeland vegetation to prevent <br /> soil erosion. As much as is practical, woody vegetation removed prior and during topsoil <br /> stripping will be directly placed in the concurrent reclamation areas to encourage restoration of <br /> those species. Slopes will be ripped and roughed prior to seeding to prevent seedbed compaction. <br /> A drill seeder will be used for all seeding, except the 2H:1 V slope, which will be either broadcast <br /> seed (at twice the drill seed rate) or hydroseed. Mulch will be placed at roughly 2000lbs per acre. <br /> Erosion mats or similar techniques will be used on the 2H:1 V slopes to prevent loss of seed or <br /> seedbed. Seeding will be conducted principally in the fall prior to snowfall. <br /> Table 3 shows the proposed seed mix for revegetated areas. The same seed mix will be used on <br /> topsoil and overburden stockpiles that are in place more than 90 days. <br /> TOwer Pit <br /> October 2018 E-2 <br />