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After final grading and before the replacement of topsoil, re- <br /> graded land will be loosened by mechanical means to eliminate <br /> slippage surfaces, relieve compaction and provide for root pene- <br /> tration. Topsoil storage volumes are itemized by year in Table <br /> 3. <br /> Topsoil will be redistributed in a manner that (1) achieves an <br /> approximate uniform, stable thickness which is consistent with <br /> the postmining land uses, contours and surface water drainage <br /> system; (2) minimizes excess compaction and contamination of <br /> topsoil and spoil or subsoil; (3) minimizes deterioration of the <br /> biological, chemical, and physical properties of the topsoil; and <br /> (4) protects the topsoil from wind and water erosion during =, <br /> redistribution and before and after it is seeded and planted. - <br /> Nutrients or other soil amendments will be applied to the redis- <br /> tributed topsoil so that it will support the approved postmining <br />_ land use and and meet revegetation requirements. Rates of <br /> application will be determined by soil tests of the redistributed <br /> topsoil prior to seeding. All soil tests will be performed by a <br /> qualified laboratory using standard soil test procedures approved <br /> by the Division. <br /> <br />