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• ~ks and Gesso, LLC <br />Toosoil Preservation <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. Temporary vegetation <br />will be planted on these topsoil stockpiles to protect them from disturbances <br />associated with the mining operation, wind and water erosion, compaction or <br />other disturbances that would reduce its capability to support permanent <br />reclamation vegetation. The berms will be broadcast seeded and will remain in <br />place for the I'rfe of the mine. They will be constructed with a minimum 3:1 slope <br />and require approximately 15,000 cubic yards. <br />Topsoil Placement <br />Approximately 1 ft. (12 inches) of topsoil will be placed on all disturbed level <br />areas around the reservoir. Contour furrows will be established on the shoreline <br />slopes to reduce erosion and encourage stable plant growth. Topsoil will be <br />smoothed-out along the shoreline and furrowed as seedbed in preparation for <br />successful native grass seeding and growth. <br />Due to the loose and permeable nature of the sand and gravel over the slightly <br />disturbed pit edges (containing the slurry wall), ripping or scarifying of the <br />disturbed ground will not be required. Disking of the topsoil may be required due <br />to compaction while in storage. If necessary, this will be performed prior to <br />seeding. <br />Reveoetation <br />All surface areas disturbed by mining activities will be topsoiled and drill-seeded <br />for final reclamation with the seed mix shown in Tables E-1. This mix was <br />developed based on correspondence between the United States Department of <br />Agriculture (USDA) and the Division of Minerals and Geology during the approval <br />process for the original Regular 112 Permit. Seeding and subsequent <br />maintenance will be carried out in accordance with the original <br />recommendations. <br />An access road will be maintained around the perimeter of the reservoir for <br />maintenance access. The access road will not be revegetated. <br />Stepeooach Mine - Regular 112 Pertnk 01045 <br />Mabtb Remh Canaete Inc i 1 Norxnber, 2007 <br />