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EXHIBIT I <br /> Soils Information <br /> See EXHIBIT C for soils map. <br /> Soils <br /> Soils range from approximately 8-12 inches in depth with the average depth being <br /> ten inches. Soils are reddish-brown, and the surface layer lightly colored, with <br /> moderate permeability and a high percentage of float rock and stones. The <br /> proposed mining requires removal of vegetation along with underlying soil mantle <br /> and overlying material that results in alteration of the landscape in the area. A <br /> stormwater pollution prevention plan (SWPPP) would be prepared prior to mining <br /> in compliance with Section 402 of the Clean Water Act and would describe <br /> measures to minimize erosion and prevent soils from leaving each site during <br /> mining activities. The measures outlined in the SWPPP would stabilize disturbed <br /> areas during and after mining. During concurrent reclamation, portions of the <br /> disturbance area will be reclaimed with live-hauled topsoil and these areas would <br /> be reseeded. Upon final reclamation of the disturbance area and road, the surface <br /> will be recontoured and any stored topsoil will be redistributed. All areas will then <br /> be drill-seeded and mulched for vegetation success. Therefore, the proposed <br /> action and other alternatives will not create a potential significant impact to soil <br /> health. <br /> 9 <br />