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Page 3 of 7 <br /> process is complete. Phase 2 may start in year one, depending on how quickly Phase 1 is <br /> completed. The mining operation is expected to be completed within two years. <br /> Long-term stockpiling and stabilization of topsoil will not be necessary. The extracted material <br /> will be removed from site and sold to a third party. During this process,the topsoil will be <br /> handled as little as possible to maintain soil health and fertility. <br /> Staging <br /> A staging area will be located in the northeastern corner of the site near the site access road. <br /> The staging area is approximately 5-acres and will provide an area for equipment storage and <br /> loading operations. The inclusion of a staging area will minimize soil compaction across the <br /> disturbance area. <br /> Grading and Erosion Control <br /> During active mining, erosion prevention and sediment control Best Management Practices <br /> (BMPs)will be installed to minimize erosion from disturbed surfaces and to capture <br /> sediment on-site. The proposed BMPs will be included on the final Grading Plan in <br /> conjunction with the Colorado Department of Public Health&Environment(CDPHE) Storm <br /> Water Discharge Permit and Stormwater Management Plan(SWMP). <br /> Final grading will support an appropriate seedbed for revegetation and will be traversable by <br /> farm machinery. Manure and fertilizer will be applied as necessary to support crop growth. <br /> All grading shall be done in a manner to control erosion and siltation of the affected lands <br /> and to protect areas outside the affected land from slides and other damage. The anticipated <br /> post reclamation slope gradient will be similar to the present slope. As required,the <br /> maximum gradient will not exceed a 3:1 slope. <br /> Seeding and Revegetation <br /> Following mining activities, the Phase 1 and Phase 2 areas will be revegetated to establish <br /> diverse, effective, and long-lasting vegetative cover. The operator will till the disturbed areas <br /> to prepare an appropriate seedbed for crop planting. Soil samples are recommended to <br /> identify nutrient deficiencies and determine if fertilizer application or soil amendments are <br /> needed. Planting corn typically occurs between mid-April to late-May,weather dependent. <br /> Planting will be done with typical farming techniques. The planted field will continue to be <br /> irrigated by the center pivot irrigation system. <br /> In the staging area, stockpiling of material will take place on undisturbed ground and topsoil <br /> won't be removed. Once the temporary stockpile material and equipment has been removed, <br /> the site will be re-graded to approximate pre-disturbance grade.No root zones need to be <br /> created as the underlying material is soil. The seedbed shall be firm and free of weeds. In <br /> areas where there is excessive compaction, tillage, such as chiseling and discing, shall be <br />