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NORTH STAR PIT 112 RECLAMATION PERMIT APPLICATION <br /> Section 3 U Wildlife. The mining and reclamation plans have been designed to account <br /> for the safety and protection of wildlife on the mine site. Currently there is no significant <br /> vegetation or topographic stratification that contributes to wildlife habitat. The proposed <br /> seed mix will provide food,cover and nesting areas for wildlife. <br /> Section 319 Top Soiling. Topsoil shall be removed and segregated from other soil. <br /> Topsoil stockpiles shall be stored in places and configurations to minimize erosion and <br /> located in areas where disturbance by ongoing mining operations will be minimized. Once <br /> stockpiled,topsoil shall be re-handled as little as possible. Stockpiles that will remain in- <br /> place for more than one growing season will receive vegetative cover to minimize erosion. <br /> Section 3.1.W Revegetation: The land shall be revegetated in a manner that establishes <br /> a diverse, effective, and long-lasting vegetative cover that is capable of self-regeneration <br /> without continued dependence on irrigation or fertilizer and is at least equal in extent of <br /> cover to the natural vegetation of the surrounding area. Refer to the Reclamation Plan <br /> map for the proposed seed-mix. <br /> Section 31.If Buildings and Structures No buildings will be impacted by this proposal. <br /> Section 3.1.12Signs and Markers The Operator will post appropriate signage at the <br /> entrance to the mine site. The permit area will be marked by existing fencing,or proximity <br /> to existing County roads. <br /> d) Plans for topsoil segregation,preservation and replacement;for stabillzation, <br /> compaction andgrading of spoil;and forrevegetation. <br /> Topsoil shall be removed and segregated from other soil. Please refer to the Mining Plan <br /> Map in Exhibit C for general locations of stockpiles. For reclamation,topsoil will be <br /> replaced by a scraper and generally graded with a blade. Grading shall be done in a <br /> manner that controls erosion and siltation of the affected land to protect areas outside the <br /> affected land from slides and other damage. In addition, backfilling and grading shall be <br /> completed as soon as feasible after the mining process. <br /> Final grading will create a final topography that is appropriate for the final land use. <br /> Topsoil will be uniformly placed and spread on areas disturbed by the mining. The <br /> minimum thickness shall be 6 inches above the surrounding finished grade. The topsoil <br /> shall be keyed to the underlying and surrounding material by the use of harrows, rollers or <br /> other equipment suitable for the purpose. <br /> The Operator will revegetate the land in such a manner so as to establish a diverse, <br /> effective, and long-lasting vegetative cover that is capable of self-regeneration without <br /> continued dependence on irrigation or fertilizer and is at least equal in extent of cover to <br /> the natural vegetation of the surrounding area. <br /> North Star Pit 112 Reclamation Permit 91 <br />