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(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, final grading of the reservoir above the high water line will replace material no <br /> steeper than 3:1 slope to meet the grade at the top of the banks. Topsoil will be uniformly <br /> placed and spread on areas disturbed by the mining, above the anticipated high water line. <br /> The minimum thickness shall be 6 inches above the surrounding finished grade. The <br /> topsoil shall be keyed to the underlying and surrounding material by the use of harrows, <br /> 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 to establish a diverse, effective, and long-lasting <br /> vegetative cover that is capable of self-regeneration without continued dependence on <br /> irrigation or fertilizer and is at least equal in extent of cover to the natural vegetation of the <br /> surrounding area. Seed will be drilled and mulched. <br /> The revegetation seeding list on the Reclamation Plan Map contains the preferred species <br /> of grasses to be planted. <br /> Seeding will take place once final grading and replacement of topsoil have been completed <br /> for each phase. Timing of seeding will be consistent with standard horticultural practice for <br /> dryland applications-generally between late September and the middle of April to ensure <br /> there is adequate moisture for germination. <br /> (e) A plan or schedule indicating how and when reclamation will be implemented. <br /> Include: <br /> i. An estimate of the periods of time which will be required for the various stages or <br /> phases of reclamation. <br /> Reclamation for any given stage of mining may take up to five years to allow for successful <br /> revegetation. Please refer to the Timetable for Mining in Section (e)of Exhibit D. <br /> ii. A description of the size and location of each area to be reclaimed during each <br /> phase. <br /> Please refer to the Reclamation Plan Map(Exhibit F). <br /> iii. Outlining the sequence in which each stage or phase of reclamation will be carried <br /> out. <br /> Monarch-DENM—Gravel Mine—MLRB 112 Permit Application <br /> Exhibit E-5 <br />