APPCOR10277

• Permit No: C1982057
• IBM Index Class Name: Application Correspondence
• Doc Date: 2/4/1985
• Doc Name: MEMO SENECA II W P A R
• From: MLRD
• To: ANN BALDRIDGE
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
David H. Getcha>, Executive Director
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MINED LAND RECLAMATION DIVISION
DAVID C• SHELTON, Director
Richard D. Lamm
Governor
February 4, 1985
MEMORANDUM
T0: Ann Baldridge
FROM: Tom Gillis~~fJ
RE: Seneca II W P.A.R.
I. ADEQUACY COMMENTS
2.04.9 Soils Resource Information
Table 9-6, Volume V of the application indicates that no topsoil will
be salvaged from the Roxal Variant soil type (mapping unit 103) even
though this soil type is rated as fair and appears to have a
salvageable depth of at least 20 inches (A1 and AC horizons). The
Division understands that portions of this soil type are situated on 25
to 50% slopes, however it appears that large portions of this material
can be safely salvaged with the types of earthmoving equipment listed
in the operations and reclamation plan portions of the permit
application. Additionally, Table 9-6 indicates that only 6" of topsoil
will be salvaged from the Binco Clay Loam and Abor Clay soil types
(mapping units 11C, 11D, and 4D), even though the B horizons with a
thickness of 21 - 22 inches appear salvageable. For all of the above
listed soil types, the applicant must provide sufficient justification
for limiting topsoil salvage from these areas or provide information in
accordance with 4.06.2(4) regarding the use and suitability of selected
overburden materials to be used as a substitute for topsoil.
2.04.3 Site Description and Land Use Information
No comments. This section appears adequate.
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