2021-09-27_REVISION - M1976007UG

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Angela Bellantoni September 21,2021 Pages of10 (c)A description of how the Reclamation Plan will be implemented to meet each applicable requirement of Section 3.1; (d)Where applicable,plans for topsoil segregation,preservation, and replacement; for stabilization, compaction,and grading of spoil; and for revegetation. The revegetation plan shall contain a list of the preferred species of grass, legumes, forbs, shrubs or trees to be planted,the method and rates of seeding and planting, the estimated availability of viable seeds in sufficient quantities of the species proposed to be used,and the proposed time of seeding and planting; (e)A plan or schedule indicating how and when reclamation will be implemented. Such plan or schedule shall not be tied to any specific date but shall be tied to implementation or completion of different stages of the mining operation as described in Subparagraph 6.4.4(1)(e). The plan or schedule shall include: (i)An estimate of the periods of time which will be required for the various stages or phases of reclamation; (ii)A description of the size and location of each area to be reclaimed during each phase; and (iii)An outline of the sequence in which each stage or phase of reclamation will be carried out. (The schedule need not be separate and distinct from the Reclamation Plan,but may be incorporated therein.) (f)A description of each of the following: (i)Final grading-specify maximum anticipated slope gradient or expected ranges thereof; (ii) Seeding- specify types, mixtures, quantities,and expected time(s) of seeding and planting; (iii)Fertilization-if applicable, specify types, mixtures, quantities and time of application; (iv)Revegetation- specify types of trees, shrubs, etc., quantities, size and location;and (v)Topsoiling- specify anticipated minimum depth or range of depths for those areas where topsoil will be replaced. • Please provide a weed control plan for the site during mining and reclamation activities. The plan should include at a minimum what species are expected and how they will be controlled/eradicated. • The reclamation plan mentions plugging inactive underground mine adits with interburden material. Where are these adits located(show on map as appropriate), and what are the approximate dimensions/expected volume(s)of fill required? EXHIBIT F-Reclamation Plan Map(Rule 6.4.6): The map(s)of the proposed affected land,by all phases of the total scope of the mining operation, shall indicate the following: (a)The expected physical appearance of the area of the affected land,correlated to the proposed mining and reclamation timetables. The map must show proposed topography of the area with contour lines of sufficient detail to portray the direction and rate of slope of all reclaimed lands; and (b)Portrayal of the proposed final land use for each portion of the affected lands.