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• EASTERN MINING DISTRICT Topsoil replacement will occur at the Eastern Mining District Dewatering Facility and the Bleeder Fan site. The topsoil will be removed from the stockpiles with a dozer and redistributed over the two sites. The sites will be ripped prior to [hc redistribution of the topsoil. The same techniques will be used to redistribute topsoil over the road extension leading into [he Bleeder Fan. The reclaimed sites will be drill seeded where possible or broadcast seeded. If broadcast seeding is done, the seeding rate will be doubled. The sites will be seeded with the pastureland seed mixture, and if required, contour furrows will be inscribed to minimize erosion at the sites. (e) A elan for revegetation to meet the requirements of 4.15, including, but not limited to, descrip(ion of dte: (i) Schedule of revegetation; (ii) Species and amounts per acre of seeds and seedlings to be used (iii) Methods to be used in planting and seeding; (iv) Mulching techniques; (v) Irrigation, if appropriate, and pest and disease control measures, if any: • (vi) Measures proposed to be used to determine the success of revegetation in accordance with 4.15.7; and (vii) Soil testing plan for evaluation of [he results of topsoil handling and reclamation procedures related [o revegetation and topsoil standards of 4.06. RESPONSE Revc_etation All disturbed sites identified under Rule 2.05.4, Reclamation Plan, will be reclaimed and revegetated. The goal of reclamation as specified under Rule 4.15.1, Revegetation General Requirements, is to establish a diverse, effective, and permanent vegetation cover capable of supporting the planned poshnining land uses on disturbed areas. The prompt establishment of a protective plan[ cover and recovery of productivity levels compatible with the proposed postmining land uses will be accomplished by implementing the reclamation plan described under Rule 2.05.4 Four vegetation types will be disturbed by surface facilities over the life of the mine. They are the pasture,- cropland, sagebrush, and sagebrush/meadow vegetation types. During [he first five years of mining, disturbance of the pasture vegetation type will be restricted to [he F.ish_Creek_B.orehole Area. .Activities at this area will include upgrading 6300 feet of existing road for access to the site, constructing an additional ?500 feet of access road, construction of an impoundment (settling ponds), and placement of associated diversion ditches. Expected acreage of disturbance is approximately 4.6 acres far both the access road and the settling pond. The location of the disturbance is shown on Map 26, Fish Creek Borehole Area • Facilities and Access Road. Disturbance to the sagebrush vegetation within the first five years of mining will be restricted to the installation of [he rockdust tank. The area of disturbance will be restricted to approximately .~ acres, as M R 97- 154 2.0~- 109 Revised 9/9/97