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2.05.4 (c) A plan for backfilling, soil stabilization compacting, and grading, with contour maps and appropriate cross-sections that show the anticipated final surface configuration of the proposed permit area, in accordance with 4.14. , RESPONSE Exhibit D (Exhibits Volume I) shows the final surface configu- ration of the mine and Exhibit S (Exhibits Volume II) is a typical cross-section showing the relationship of original and final surface elevations. Backfill will be placed using scrapers and trucks in lifts which will insure good compactibility of the rock. Final grading will be done using dozers. 2.05.4 (d) A plan for removal from storage and redistribution of topsoil, subsoil and other material to meet the requirements of 4.06. RESPONSE Topsoil will be removed from areas to be affected by surface coal mining operations after rL4noval of vegetative cover that would interfere with the use of the topsoil. T-his vegetation cover will be removed using abrush-rake mounted on a dozer. The topsoil and vegetative cover will be cleared before any drilling, blast- ing, mining or any other disturbance. Vegetative cover will be cleared only from the area to be affected to the extent necessary to minimize the mixing of topsoil with large roots or other large vegetative material. The "A^ horizon at the mine is high in organic matter and is easily distinguishable from the "B" and "C" horizons. Suggested stripping depths are indicated in the soil survey baseline infor- mation. Topsoil will be stockpiled only if it is impracticable to prompt]y redistribute such material on regraded areas. An effective cover of non-noxious, quick growing annual and perennial plants will be seeded on the topsoil stockpile during the first appropriate growing season. Stockpiled topsoil will not be moved until it is required for re- distrib ution .