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<br />The grading done on-site will be accomplished to minimize erosion and siltation. The <br />reclamation plan is designed to eliminate any off-site erosion. <br />'there aze no drill or auger holes on the mine site. <br />Water <br />There is no water involved in the proposed mining project. There are no surface streams on the <br />site nor is there any groundwater. There will be no ponds or open water surfaces left from the <br />mining operation. <br />Wild/ije <br />The mine site is located adjacent to a state highway. The specific site is not a unique habitat for <br />wildlife. There are no known endangered species that inhabit the mining area. The proposed <br />reclamation plan is not intended to create wildlife habitat. <br />Topsoiling <br />The proposed mining plan will salvage all available topsoil on the site and stockpile it sepazately <br />for~use in reclamation. The location of the proposed stockpiles are in an azea that will not be <br />disturbed by equipment, water or wind to the maximum degree practicable. <br />The mining area does not have an abundance of topsoil on the site. The amount that is available <br />will be used as efficiently as possible to promote a vigorous plant community. <br />Revegetatian <br />The proposed reclamation will provide for a diverse and vigorous plant community that will be <br />capable of regenerating itself in the future. <br />The proposed reclamation is for rangeland. The grading of the slopes is compatible with <br />livestock use and be easily traversed for grazing. <br />The revegetation plan has been established to be successful for a thriving plant community. The <br />proposed planting schedule is timed to be done in a cool weather period and will allow optimal <br />germination. <br />Weeds will be controlled using mechanical methods as the preferred control. If an invasion of <br />weeds occurs after reclamation, mowing will be done at times to inhibit reseeding of the specific <br />weed species. Alternate controls such as herbicides will be used if mechanical methods fail to <br />achieve control. <br />Whinnery Pil <br />DMG l lQ Pcanit Application <br />Page 5 of I4 <br />