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(4) It is planned to locate topsoil stockpiles so material will only have to be <br />handled one time. No relocation of topsoil is proposed. <br />(5) The operator will take measures to assure the stability of replaced topsoil on <br />graded slopes by roughing the subgrade to gain a mechanical bond to the <br />topsoil being replaced. This should insure the elimination of any slippage <br />zones. <br />(6) It is the operator/applicant and landowner's opinion that the topsoil present <br />on site is adequate to establish the seed mix recommended by the NRCS. No <br />replacement topsoil is planned to be imported for reclamation. <br />(7) Fertilization: The local NRCS field office recommends that if a soils test is <br />not performed to determine the proper fertilizer requirement that forty (40lbs) <br />pounds per acre of each of available elemental nitrogen (N) and phosphoric <br />acid (P205) be used. Mulch should be applied to the area to improve the soils <br />ability to maintain plant life. Serrated disk or roller punching shall be used to <br />crimp the mulch. Grass hay or cereal grain straw that is free of weed seeds is <br />recommended for mulch. Apply 4,000 pounds of mulch per acre; making sure it <br />is evenly spread over the area. Prior to mulching, surface -roughen areas by <br />rolling with a crimping or punching type roller. Manure, if used, must contain at <br />least 60% (by weight) heavy chunks of five inches or more in diameter. <br />Granular or powdery manure will not meet specifications. <br />(8) Vegetative piles, if any, will be minimal and shall be utilized in the <br />reclamation of the mine site. <br />3.1.10 Revegetation <br />(1) In the revegetated areas, the reclamation plan has been designed for <br />pasturing cattle with grasses that self -regenerate without continued <br />dependence on irrigation. Fertilization will be as per NRCS recommendations. <br />(2) No forest planting is planned. This is not consistent with the reclamation <br />plan of rangeland. <br />(3) The operators/applicant and landowner choose to have this site reclaimed <br />as rangeland, therefore, all slopes will be 3H : 1V or flatter. Seeding will be <br />accomplished by grassland drill equipment, where feasible, and broadcast in <br />other areas. <br />(4) The local Soil Conservation District will be consulted to ensure the best <br />possible revegetation scheme. The Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety <br />(MLRB) along with the South Pueblo County Soil Conservation District and the <br />Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) along with the landowner will <br />determine when grazing may start. Normally at least two years of protection is <br />needed. <br />