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C~ -6- Soils Resource Information - Rule 2.04.9 The application contains general descriptive so from existing SCS data for undisturbed areas wi proposed permit area. However, the application sufficient site-specific information on earth m previously disturbed areas. In order to proper reclaimability of the mine area upon terminatio applicant will need to provide the Division wit the earth materials situated within areas to be suitable as a plant growth medium. The determi will involve sampling, analyzing, and describin in sufficient detail to determine the depth and salvageable materials. Sample locations must b map, as well as the areas and depths to which t salvage earth materials for use as a plant grow ils information taken ;hin and adjacent to the does not contain iterials situated within ly assess the i of operations, the i information on whether reclaimed will be cation of suitability I the surficial material areal extent of shown on the soils ie applicant proposes to :h medium. The results of sample analyses shall be submitted to the Division along with a narrative or table which addresses the suitability of the material as z plant growth medium. Parameters for which analysis should be performec are listed in Attachment A. Recommended methods for soil analysis are provided in Attachment B. Vegetation Information - Rule 2.04.10 1. In lieu of providing site-specific vegetation information, the applicant should provide a description of the preceding vegetation communities derived from SCS information, surrounding vegetative communities, or other permit application information which is relevant. The description should include information on species composition, cover, productivity and woody plant density. The applicant shall contact the appropriate agency to determine the potential for impacts for rare and endangered plant species. This information and documentation of contact with the appropriate agency shall be provided to the Division. Fish and Wildlife Information - Rule 2.04.11 1. The applicant has not provided the documentation in Exhibit 14 as stated in the text. A copy of the request for comments from the Division of Wildlife should be provided to the Division. 2. The applicant needs to document on what basis they make the statement that there are no rare or endangered animal species occurring on the permit or adjacent areas. The Division will accept documentation in the form of contacts with the Division of Wildlife, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service or other appropriate game management agencies. Operations Plan - Rules 2.05.3 1. The applicant needs to address the resource recovery requirements in terms of the overlying B and C Coal Seams.