2024-12-19_PERMIT FILE - M2024059 (6)

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EXHIBIT I SOILS INFORMATION 1 . General A soil report was generated using the United States Department of Agriculture's NRCS Web Soil Survey (WSS)7 and is included in this exhibit as Appendix I-1. The WSS provides soil data and information produced by the National Cooperative Soil Survey. The majority of the site (89.6%) is split between three soil types, Wann, Halaquepts, and Torrifluvents (see Map C-1). Each of these primary soil types is described on the following pages. In addition to the Web Soil Survey, a site-specific soil analysis was conducted by Kumar and Associates. This report is attached as Appendix 1-2. It confirms the generally three-foot depth of topsoil on the site 2. Suitability for Reclamation Revegetation All three soil types provide an average of 18 inches of suitable material for revegetation. All three soils are listed as class VII without irrigation. Class VII are not suitable for cultivation and are restricted to grazing by domestic animals or wildlife; all are listed as climatically limited soils. 3. Soil Type Descriptions 72 - Wann sandy loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes Map Unit Setting National map unit symbol:jnzc Elevation: 5,000 to 6,500 feet Farmland classification: Prime farmland if irrigated and reclaimed of excess salts and sodium Map Unit Composition Wann and similar soils:85 percent Minor components:15 percent Estimates are based on observations, descriptions, and transects of the mapunit. Description of Wann Setting Landform:Terraces, valley floors Landform position (three-dimensional):Tread Down-slope shape:Linear, convex Across-slope shape:Linear, convex Parent meter/al:Alluvium derived from sandstone and shale Typical profile H1 - 0 to 8 inches: sandy loam H2- 8 to 60 inches:fine sandy loam, sandy loam, coarse sandy loam H2- 8 to 60 inches: H2- 8 to 60 inches: Properties and qualities https:-:websoilsurvey.sc.egov.usda.gov/App/HomePage.htm. North Hangs December 2024 1-1 Lewicki& Associates