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Mwxro PuN ExwsR D IcoNrl <br />of the soils are glacial drift and colluvium from mixed rock <br />sources. Overlying the gravel deposit the thin layer of soil that <br />from zero to a inches, averaging 6 inches overall. Underlaying <br />the soil is a clayey, sandy, loamy overburden that is between 24 <br />and 60 inches deep and can be used for soil if needed. This soil <br />overburden material will be used to make product unless addi- <br />tional soil is needed for reclamation. If that is the case some <br />will be salvaged and saved for use in reclamation. <br />The soils have no unusual qualities and are marginal for <br />agricultural purposes because of the limited growing season and <br />the topography of this site. Descriptions for each soil are part <br />of the MRCS report that is in EXHIBITUJ of this application. <br />These descriptions are fairly consistent with what is found on <br />the site. Detailed information on current vegetation is also <br />provided. <br />SITE INFORMAT70N <br />Of the total 38.65 acres t in the permit; 33.39 acres ± are <br />to be mine, and 5.26 acres t will be undisturbed area or setbacks <br />around the mine. No water surface area will be exposed since <br />this is a dry mine. Please refer to the MINING TIMETABLE on page 9 <br />for the estimated acreage of each area associated with the mining <br />plan for this operation. The revegetation plan and methods used <br />in each area during reclamation are discussed in ExHiBirE-RECLAMA- <br />TiON PLAN. <br />Sufficient quantities of soil will be available to reclaim <br />the disturbed lands to their present condition. The soils in <br />this area may not be of the highest quality, but those salvaged <br />and replaced will represent what is there now. The topsoil <br />stockpiles will be located around the mine area on the final <br />floor to reduce the haul distances when reclamation starts. See <br />the RECLAMATION PLAN Mnr - MAV EXHIBIT F for the approximate location of <br />areas discussed in this text. <br />This pit will be operated year-around, weather permitting, <br />as a specification aggregate supply for the companies use or for <br />sale on the open market. During the winter months operations <br />will mostly be removal of stockpiled material produced during <br />summer. The mining will begin in the south central part of the <br />site and work north along the width of the property. This will <br />create a level area approximately one-half way thru the deposit. <br />5 <br />