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<br />Banks and Gesso, LLC <br />the Reclamation Plan Map, shows the typical undulating shorelines that will be <br />created by final reclamation of the mining site. Topsoil will be spread evenly over <br />all exposed, disturbed areas for plant-growth medium. The required amount of <br />topsoil to be used as plant-growth medium will always be maintained onsite to <br />ensure proper reclamation. <br />Topsoil Preservation <br />The location of the topsoil stockpiles will be within the permit area and in <br />locations close to final placement either as backfill or as plant-growth medium. <br />Typical topsoil berm locations can be seen on Exhibit C. As the near-vertical pit <br />slopes around the perimeter of the proposed mine pit limits are completed, <br />topsoil will be mixed with shale for constructing the final reclaimed slopes into the <br />pit floor in preparation for final grading and revegetation. The reconstructed <br />Lupton Bottom Ditch location will be created with the same backfill material and <br />will contain the same type of slopes at 3:1 and 2:1 leading to the final <br />reservoir/pit floor elevation. <br />Topsoil stockpiled in berms for later use in revegetation will be placed on a stable <br />surface within the permit area and will be clearly marked. These topsoil <br />stockpiles will be protected with temporary revegetation from disturbances <br />associated with the mining operation and from wind and water erosion, <br />compaction and other disturbances that would reduce its capability to support <br />permanent reclamation vegetation. The operator will be required to maintain <br />Ft. Lupton Sand and Gravel Mine.CDMG.172 Pennd ~ 9 99024.WD <br />L.G. Everist, Inc. December, 1999 <br />