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1 <br />' However, topsoil on the terrace outslopes is very rocky and slopes are <br />' locally steep. An attempt will be made to salvage soil on the outslope <br />areas where it is practical. As a stabilization measure, soil stockpiles <br />will be seeded with a perennial sod-forming grass such as Western <br />wheatgrass at a rate of 20 lbs./ac., broadcast. <br />' The pit will be mined using frontend loaders and dozers. Since the <br />' site is a terrace deposit, the depth to be mined is a function of position <br />on the slope. It is estimated that the pit will be mined to depths <br />anticipated to range from a few feet to about 40 feet, or so, below the <br />existing ground surface level. The pit will be dry throughout the life of <br />' the operation. <br />It is estimated that around 1.5 acres will be mined per year. <br />1 However, the actual rate of mining is based on market demands and subject <br />' to change accordingly. It is anticipated that there will be two phases of <br />the operation as follows: <br />1 <br /> Phase 1 - 11.31 ac. To be mined beginning in <br /> late-1988 for an period anticipated <br />' to be about 6 to 9 years. Reclamation <br />' of this Phase to begin upon commencement <br />' of operations in Phase 2. <br /> Phase 2 - 11.2± ac. To be mined beginning in <br /> about 1995 for an period anticipated <br />' to be about 6 to 9 years. Reclamation <br /> of Phase 1 to commence. Reclamation <br /> of Phase 2 to occ ur upon completion <br />' of operations. <br />' The aggregate will either be removed as pit run or be appropriately <br />sized using portable crushers and screens. The sized product will then be <br />stockpiled and removed from stockpiles as needed. Occasionally, an asphalt <br />batch plant will be temporarily located on the site. When present, the <br />t <br /> <br />