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will be used by mammal, bird, reptile and amphibian species. Control and/or removal of <br /> noxious and weedy species during the project and the replacement of desirable graminoid, <br /> forb, shrub and tree species during reclamation will result in enhancement of wildlife <br /> habitat on the project site. <br /> Section 3.1.9 Topsoiling. Topsoil shall be removed and segregated from other spoil. <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 rehandled as little as possible. Stockpiles that will remain in <br /> place for more than one growing season will receive vegetative cover, as outlined on the <br /> Reclamation Plan Map, as soon as possible to minimize erosion. <br /> Section 3.1.10 Revegetatiorr. In those areas where revegetation is part of the <br /> reclamation plan, the land shall be revegetated in a manner that establishes 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. The proposed seed-mix and plantings for <br /> reclamation are outlined on the Reclamation Plan included in Exhibit F of this application. <br /> Section 3.1.11 Buildings and Structures Please refer to the enclosed Reclamation Plan <br /> included in Exhibit F. <br /> Section 3.1.12 Signs 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 stabilization, <br /> compaction and grading of spoil,and for re vegetation. <br /> Topsoil will be removed and segregated from other spoil. Topsoil not needed for <br /> reclamation may be sold or removed from the site. 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 and protects areas outside <br /> the affected land from slides and other damage. In addition, backfilling and grading shall <br /> be 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. For <br /> example, grades on the site will be returned to existing (pre-mining) grade. Topsoil will be <br /> uniformly placed and spread on areas disturbed by the mining. The minimum thickness <br /> shall be 6 inches above the surrounding finished grade, consistent with existing topsoil <br /> depths on-site. The topsoil shall be keyed to the underlying and surrounding material by <br /> the use of harrows, rollers or other equipment suitable for the purpose. <br /> In those areas where revegetation is part of the reclamation plan, the Operator will <br /> revegetate the land in such a manner so as to establish a diverse, effective, and long- <br /> lasting vegetative cover that is capable of self-regeneration without continued dependence <br /> on irrigation or fertilizer and is at least equal in extent of cover to the natural vegetation of <br /> the surrounding area. Seed will be drilled and mulched. <br /> Bestway Concrete&Aggregates—Conveyor Amendment-Bernhardt Mine—MLRB 112 Permit Application <br /> Exhibit E-4 <br />