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Presumably, the projected replacement thickness for the II-W South Area has been reduced, due to the fact that the a large portion of the deep soil aspen habitat will not be mined; however the narrative commitment has not been revised. On the most recent version of the proposed amended Exhibit 21-I, an average replacement thickness of 1.6 feet is indicated for the Haul Road K corridor, to be reclaimed in 2007, but average replacement thickness is not indicated for other areas. There is a notation on the proposed map revision stating, "Average overall minimum topsoil thickness-I.0 feet". It is not clear what "average overall minimum" means. Please delete this confusing reference from the exhibit. For the II-W North Areas (original permit area), where soil replacement has been completed, the approved 1.3 foot (15.6") average replacement thickness is still applicable, and should be stated in revised text and indicated on Exhibit 21-1. For the II-W South Areas, and remaining facility areas to be reclaimed in the North Area, text and Exhibit 21-1 should be amended (if the current "planned variability" is not desired) to specify the "approximate average replacement thickness" criteria that will apply, respectively, to aspen planting areas, upland shrub establishment areas, and general reclamation areas, as appropriate. The plan should be based on the current soil stockpile inventory and acreage remaining to be reclaimed. Average replacement thickness applicable to all of the various parcels delineated on Exhibit 21-1 should be specified. A minimum replacement thickness may be specified in addition to the approximate average thickness. For example, it may be appropriate to state in the text that, within the "standard 1.3 foot average replacement thickness areas, the minimum thickness in any particular location will be 9 inches. 9. Revisions to the amended Exhibit 22-1, cover letter clarification regarding replacement of current Exhibits 22-1 and 22-1A with revised 22-1A, and amended Tab 22 table of contents were adequate and responsive to Division requests. However, the cover letter response indicates that "text in Tab 22 has been revised to reflect the removal of Exhibit 22-1A", which does not appear to be the case. There are references to Exhibit 22-1A on pages 7, 8, 22, 23b, 23c, 23d, 26, 27, 39, and 48, of Tab 22, that have not been revised. Please revise pages 7, 8, 22, 23b, 23c, 23d, 26, 27, 39, and 48, of Tab 22, to delete references to Exhibit 22-1A. Resnonses to AugnSt 25, 2005 Letter 10-11. Items resolved. 6