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<br />3.1.7 Groundwater -Specific Requirements. <br />This operation will have no affect on groundwater or bring any other water permit r~uirements into <br />play, except for the Water Quality Control Division Stormwa[er Dischazge Permit, ~•d this does not <br />deal with groundwater. <br />3.1.8 Wildlife <br />(1) The operator will consider the safety and protection of wildlife on site - if <br />No described critical species or periods aze known for this site. There is an abunda~rce of the same <br />type habitat in this azea. <br />(2) Habitat Management enhancement is not part of the reclamation plan for this rojec[. It does <br />not appeaz that there aze any unique opportunities to enhance the vast amount o habitat already <br />available in this open azea. <br />3.1.9 Topsoiling <br />(1) Topsoil or growth media will be segregated to help prevent deterioration and er sion. It will be <br />stockpiled on the pit perimeters. If it is to remain in stockpile for more than one rowing season, <br />7#/A of Western wheatgrass will be seeded so that the topsoil or growth media is protected from <br />erosion, remains free of any contamination by toxic or acid-forming material (none f which aze on <br />the site) and in a suitable condition for reclamation. <br />(2) There is no woody vegetation on the mining site to be affected. <br />(3) The topsoil or growth media will be stockpiled on the perimeters of the pit aze and located so <br />as to be undisturbed by ongoing mining operations. These stockpiles have been ncluded in the <br />affected area and will be reclaimed as part of the plan. <br />(4) The operator finds that it is better operationally to move topsoil only once. There is less <br />degeneration of the material, as well as being more economical. Topsoil or growl media in this <br />operation will be handled only once. <br />(5) This plan is designed to leave a level pit floor and stable backslopes, whic~ preclude any <br />slippage. There will be no backfilled surfaces to be compacted or scazified. There w 11 be no heavy- <br />textured spoil surfaces on this site. <br />(6) The operator believes that the topsoil or growth media on site is of suffici nt quality for <br />revegetation at least equal [o that before mining. There are no more suitabl materials for <br />revegetation in site. <br />