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<br />3.1.9 - Topsoiling <br />(1) Topsoil will be stockpiled in close proximity to the mine azeas in order to shorten haul distances <br />to and from the azeas that were stripped. Once the topsoil has been removed and segregated from <br />the other spoil or product, it will be saved for replacement. If the duration before use exceeds one <br />full growing cycle, the topsoil stockpiles will be seeded with a wheatgrass to control erosion. <br />(2) Mining on the affected lands will disturb little to no woody vegetation, however, if any large <br />volumes of woody vegetation are produced, they will be properly placed in areas segregated from <br />the topsoil stockpiles. <br />(3) Stockpiles will be configured to minimise erosion and will be located in areas where disturbance <br />by ongoing mining operations will be minimised. As stated in 3.1.9 topsoiling (1) above, if necessary, <br />stockpiles will be seeded for the purpose of stabilization. <br />(4) It is planned to iocate topsoil stockpiles so material will only have to be handled one time. No <br />relocation of topsoil is proposed. <br />(5) The operator will take measures to assure the stability of replaced topsoil on graded slopes by <br />roughing the subgrade to gain a mechanical bond to the topsoil being replaced. This should insure <br />the elimination of any slippage zones. <br />(6) It is the operator/applicant and landowners opinion that the Topsoil present on site is adequate to <br />establish the seed mix recommended by the NRCS. No replacement topsoil is planned to be imported <br />for reclamation. <br />(7) Fertilization: None as per NRCS recommendation. <br />(8) Vegetative piles, if any, will be min;mal and shall be removed from the area or utilized in the <br />reclamation ofthe mine site. <br />