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normally be reapplied by hauling, in trucks, from topsoil stockpiles or from areas where topsoil has been removed for mining advance, to the regraded spoil areas and then redistributed with dozers. Alternate methods may also include placing topsoil on slopes with a dragline followed by redistribution with dozer, or using a scraper to redistribute the topsoil. When necessary to ensure replacement to the required depths, replacement depths will be staked on the regraded spoil Reapplied topsoil will be left in a rough condition to control wind and water erosion prior to seeding. Seedbed preparation, other surface manipulation practices and seeding will be completed primarily during the fall months. Contour furrows, approximately 4-6 inches deep at the deepest point and 20-25 inches wide, which have been used on slope areas very successfully during the past 13 years, will be used to reduce erosion potential, conserve moisture, and maintain site stability until vegetation is sufficiently established. The size of the furrows may be increased if necessary to control erosion, and the distance between the furrows will vary, but will be approximately 10 to 20 feet along the slope. Small rock check dams may also be used where appropriate to aid in control of erosion both prior to seeding and if necessary, after an area has been seeded. Reve9etation Plan Following the retopsoiling of an area, any necessary fertilization, chiseling, construction of contour furrows and seeding of the reclamation will take place. The approved reclamation seed mixture, as shown in Table 7, Reclamation Seed Mixture, contains sufficient diversity for ecological stability. The seed mixture contains a variety of grasses, fortis and shrub species well adapted to the soil and moisture conditions found at Colowyo. The diverse seed mixture is capable of self selection for each reclaimed micro-habitat encountered in the reclaimed areas. The diverse seed mixture is required to ensure quick erosion control for the first few years of reclamation as well as obtaining the desired post- mining vegetative community with the same seasonal variety and lifeform of the premined area. 2.05-42 June 18,2002 MR-57 CF 4.1.1.3.