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y.._ .... .. . .~. ._ _._.. _ -24- XI, Topsoil - Rules 2,04.9, 2.05,3(5), 2, 05.4(2)(d), and 9.06 So i1 resources information and the topsoil management plan have been reviewed by the Division. Baseline soils information can be found in Section 2.04, pages 48-55, Volume I of the permit application. The topsoil handling and management plan can be found in Section 2.05, volume I of the permit application. Savo soil types are found in the proposed permit area; the Carracas loam, and Dunn loam. Only the Carracas loam has been and will continue to be disturbed by future mining operations. The Carracas Zoam consists of a surface horizon varying from 0-4" thick. This horizon is underlain by a subsurface sandy Loam or sandy clay loam ranging from 4-14" in thickness. There have been no potential management problems identified with this soil unit and it is considered a good plant growth medium. Chimney RoaC salvages all available soil material well ahead of the active pit. This material is then stockpiled and seeded as required. During reclamation, an average of 6" of material is replaced and prepared in a manner that establishes a good seedbed. The proposed operation is in compliance. I. Ve4etation - Rules 2,04.10, 2,05,4(2)(e), and 4.15 The mountain shrub community type dominates with+the five-year permit boundary. A small pastureland and disturbed areas account for the remaining area. A discvssior. of the vegetation is provided in Section 2.04.10, Volume I of the permit application, with a quantitative study found ir. Erhibit 3I, Volume IV. The Division has reviewed the permit application for compliance with these sections. Information on baseline vegetation can be found in Section 2.04.10 (pages 2.04-56 through 2.04-57) and Exhibit 31. Information on the revegetation plan and revegetation success criteria can be found in Section 2.05.4 (pages 2,OS-S4 through 2.05-ti4), The mountain shrub and pinyon-juniper communites dominate within the permit area. A small pastureland and disturbed areas account for the remaining area. The applicant performed a quantitative.vegetation survey on the mountain shrub and pinyon-juniper communities, The most recent study was submitted August 24, I982.