2005-12-21_REVISION - M1993039 (2)

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requirements for the type of reclamation proposed to be implemented by you. Reclamation shall be required on all the affected land. The Reclamation Plans shall include: (a) A description of the type(s) of reclamation you propose to achieve in the reclamation of the affected land, why each was chosen, the amount of acreage accorded to each, and a general discussion of methods of reclamation as related to the mechanics of earthmoving; (b) A comparison of the proposed post-mining land use to other land uses in the vicinity and to adopted state and local land use plans and programs. In those instances where the post-mining land use is for industrial, residential, or commercial purposes and such use is not reasonably assured, a plan for revegetation shall be submitted. Appropriate evidence supporting such reasonable assurance shall be submitted; (c) A description of how the Reclamation Plan will be implemented to meet each applicable requirement of Section 3.1; (d) Where applicable, plans for topsoil segregation, preservation, and replacement; for stabilization, compaction, and grading of spoil; and for revegetation. The revegetation plan shall contain a list of the preferred species of grass, legumes, forbs, shrubs or trees to be planted, the method and rates of seeding and planting, the estimated availability of viable seeds in sufficient quantities of the species proposed to be used, and the proposed time of seeding and planting; (e) A plan or schedule indicating how and when reclamation will be implemented. Such plan of schedule shall not be tied to any specific date but shall be tied to implementation or completion of different stages of the mining operation as described in Subparagraph 6.4.4(1)(e). The plan or schedule shall include: (i) An estimate of the periods of time which will be required for the various stages or phases of reclamation; (ii) A description of the size and location of each area to be reclaimed doting each phase; and out. (iii) An outline of the sequence in which each stage or phase of reclamation will be carried (The schedule need not be separate and distinct from the Reclamation Plan, but may be incorporated therein.) (f) A description of each of the following: planting; (i) Final grading -specify maximum anticipated slope gradient or expected ranges thereof; (ii) Seeding -specify types, mixtures, quantities, and expected time(s) of seeding and (iii) fertilization - if applicable, specify types, mixtures, quantities and time of application; (iv) Revegetation -specify types of trees, shrubs, etc., quantities, size and location; and (v) Topsoiling -specify anticipated minimum depth or range of depths for those azeas where topsoil will be replaced. F.XR7RiT G _ Wsfer i»fnrmaHnn nle 6A.T (1) If the operation is not expected to directly affect surface or groundwater systems, a statement of that expectation shall be submitted.