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Response • Table 2.05.3-2(a) has been added that describes the volume of each topsoil stockpile. 89. Pemvt application page 2.05-10 indicates that upon clearing of vegetation from the head-of- hollow fill areas, LCC proposes to bum the vegetation. However, text does not include any mention that topsoil will be removed prior to the contour mining cut. Please add this text. Rule 4.09.1(4) allows for utilization of the organic matter for mulch or to improve the condition of the topsoil. The Division considers incorporation of the organic matter into the salvaged topsoil beneficial to the soil fertility, provides a native amendment to the soil, and provides a native seed bank. The Division recommends LCC consider utilization of the native organic material in lieu of burning it. Response The following information has been added to revised page 2.05-33. LCC will remove topsoil prior to operational disturbances except when slope angles restrict these activities. Additionally, areas with negligible amounts of topsoil will not receive topsoil removal. LCC proposes several approaches for the removal of shrubby vegetation from the head-of- • hollow fill areas, and for its subsequent use. Shrub removal in the head-of-hollow fill aeeas will be achieved with clearing or burning. Presently, LCC proposes to accomplish vegetation cleazing by chaining or doting activities. Rotoclearing may be a possibility, however, implementation of this method depends both upon the acquisition of a Madge Rotocleaz, and upon its feasibility in rocky and/or steep areas. Burning is retained as an option for vegetation removal due to its function on slopes which aze too steep for other management practices. Upon removal, LCC proposes to use the resulting organic material in sediment control practices as well as an organic mulch. Sediment control practices will include the establishment of brush check dams and brush windrows to reduce slope lengths. This additionally will provide shelter aeeas for wildlife such as small rodents. Alternatively, organic material removed from the surface mine may also be chipped and used as a surface mulch. 90. Permit application page 2.05-35 indicates that potentially a deficit of topsoil exists on the surface mine area. Table 2.05.3-2 indicates that sufficient soil material is available for replacement of a minimum of 0.7 ft over the surface mine area. Should LCC propose to use overburden material as a plant growth material a demonstration adhering to rule 4.06.2(4) will need to be made. • 26