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Section 3.1.7 Groundwater- Specific Requirements: The Operator will comply with the <br /> applicable standards and conditions for classified and unclassified groundwater. <br /> Section 3.1.8 Wildlife: The mining and reclamation plans have been designed to account <br /> for the safety and protection of wildlife on the mine site. The Operator will use concurrent <br /> reclamation methods to minimize the impact on wildlife. The proposed reclamation plan <br /> may improve wildlife habitat. The proposed seed mix and plantings will create improved <br /> cover, foraging, roosting, and nesting areas for wildlife. The water area within the reservoir <br /> will serve as habitat for waterfowl and other bird species and the fringes of the reservoir <br /> 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 might be removed and segregated from other spoil. <br /> The top soil might be blended or used for reclamation. Topsoil stockpiles shall be stored in <br /> places and configurations to minimize erosion and located in areas where disturbance by <br /> ongoing mining operations will be minimized. Once stockpiled, topsoil shall be rehandled <br /> as little as possible. Stockpiles that will remain in place for more than one growing season <br /> will receive vegetative cover, as outlined on the Reclamation Plan Map, as soon as <br /> possible to minimize erosion. <br /> Section 3.1.10 Revegetation: 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 revegetation. <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 maintain historic drainage. Topsoil will be uniformly <br /> Hunt Farms—WCR 40 Dirt Mine—MLRB 112 Permit Amendment Application <br /> Exhibit E-3 <br />