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E-7 <br />• handling sequencing does not allow stabilization by vegetation <br />methods, topsoil stockpiles may be stabilized by application of a <br />chemical dust suppressant. Topsoil suitability rating and <br />approximate soil volumes available for reclamation are presented <br />in Exhibit I, Soils. Topsoil will be spread as evenly as <br />possible over the graded surfaces. <br />Where feasible, topsoil will be removed from areas that are being <br />stripped and will be directly applied to well sites or other <br />disturbed areas, rather than stockpiling the material. <br />Limitations that will influence the use of this technique include <br />such factors as the haul distance and sequencing of reclamation. <br />The potential bene:Eits of this reclamation technique are well <br />• documented and include maintained topsoil fertility and preserved <br />seed source. Reclamation is often more successful when topsoil <br />is directly applied than when the topsoil is stockpiled. <br />After mining activiY,ies are completed and the area is graded, the <br />topsoil will be taken from the stockpiles and spread as evenly as <br />practicable over the disturbed area. This area will then be <br />prepared for seeding. <br />All available topsoil was stripped and stockpiled in topsoil <br />embankments for future reclamation of disturbed lands. From the <br />33.5 acres disturbed at the process area, 29.5 acres were <br />stripped of topsoil (33.5 acres less topsoil stockpile area of <br />4.0 acres). <br />