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3. Topsoil Replacement Plan <br /> Topsoil will be replaced to an average depth of 9 inches in all areas. <br /> Table 2— Post Mining Land Uses <br /> Post Mining Land Use Acreages <br /> 2 8' <br /> Undisturbed 2.2 <br /> Topsoil will be ripped prior to seeding to prevent compaction of the seed bed. The vast majority <br /> of the topsoil will be directly placed on ready to reclaim slopes as the mining operation progresses <br /> through the site. Topsoil from initial stripping will be used in reclaiming portions of the site as <br /> mining nears completion. Seeding of topsoil will take place within 30 days of its placement. <br /> 4. Revegetation Plan <br /> Seed will be placed on the rangeland areas of the site as shown on the Map F-1. All of the site <br /> that is being revegetated will have the same seed mix. <br /> Revegetation at the Skelton Pit will consist of seeding to develop rangeland vegetation to <br /> prevent soil erosion. As much as is practical, woody vegetation removed prior and during topsoil <br /> stripping will be directly placed in the concurrent reclamation areas to encourage restoration of <br /> those species. Slopes will be ripped and roughed prior to seeding to prevent seedbed <br /> compaction. Seeding will be conducted with a drill seeder, broadcast seeder, or via <br /> hydroseeding. Broadcast seeding will be at twice the seeding rate as drill seeding. Mulch will be <br /> placed at roughly 2000 pounds per acre. Seeding will be conducted principally in the fall prior to <br /> snowfall. <br /> Table 3 shows the proposed seed mix for revegetated areas. The same seed mix will be used <br /> on topsoil and overburden stockpiles that are in place more than 90 days. These seeding rates <br /> are for drill seeding. <br /> Table 3— Rangeland Seed Mix <br /> Species Pounds of pure live seed per acre (drilled) <br /> .@QGalle}}ta floret 4 <br /> Indian Rice grass 3 <br /> Rabbitbrush 0.5 <br /> 0.5 <br /> Total 15.5 <br /> Skelton Pit <br /> January 2022 E-2 Lewicki&Associates <br />