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2. Topsoil Replacement <br /> An average of two feet of topsoil will be stripped and stockpiled prior to mining. After backfilling <br /> and grading has been completed during reclamation, topsoil will be replaced at an average <br /> depth of feet in a manner that is similar to the pre-mine soil profile. Topsoil will only be placed <br /> on the pond slopes and other surrounding disturbances. Topsoil will not be replaced on the <br /> pond floors. Replaced topsoil will be directly placed by loaders and haul trucks. All topsoiled <br /> areas will be disced to aid in root penetration. <br /> 3. Haul Roads and Access <br /> All internal haul roads will remain following reclamation so sustain access to the various water <br /> and oil wells throughout the site. They will also be useful for the reclaimed land use as open <br /> space. The paved access road from County Road 14 '/2 will be left in place to provide site <br /> access for Fort Lupton. The ditch crossing and secondary property access will also remain in <br /> place. Some internal roads may be left in place as trails for the final land use as a public open <br /> space. <br /> 4. Reclamation Timetable and Sequence <br /> The sequence and timing of reclamation can be seen in Table E-4 below. The reclamation <br /> schedule is dependent on the rate of mining and fluctuating market demands. The operator will <br /> reclaim the site concurrently with the progression of mining to limit the total disturbance. <br /> Table E-4 Reclamation Timetable <br /> Description Time Required <br /> Develop and mine pod 1 4 years <br /> Develop and mine pod 2 while reclaiming previous 2 years <br /> phases <br /> Develop and mine pod 3 while reclaiming previous 4 years <br /> phases <br /> Backfill,topsoil,and revegetate remaining 1 year <br /> disturbances <br /> Vegetation monitoring 2 years <br /> Total 13 years <br /> 5. Revegetation Plans <br /> Seed will be placed in all areas to be vegetated following grading, topsoiling, and discing of the <br /> soil. All disturbances that are retopsoiled will be seeded with a Rangeland Seed Mix. The Weld <br /> County recommended mix to be used is as follows: <br /> Ewing Gravel Pit <br /> August 2023 E-3 Lewicki St Associates <br />