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IV. Topsoil <br />1. Baseline soils information is found in Section 2.04.9 of the permit <br />application. Additional information is found in Volume 2, <br />Tables 34-42, Volume 3, Exhibit 7 and B, and Soils Map No. 19. Soil <br />mapping and physical descriptions of soils encountered in the permit <br />area are based on SCS soil surveys for the area. Site specific <br />chemical analyses were performed by sampling existing topsoil <br />stockpiles. No problems with the analyses were identified. Given <br />that the site had already been disturbed, topsoil stockpiled, and <br />the only new disturbance comprised less than 1~ (5 acresl of the <br />disturbed area, information provided by the applicant was deemed <br />adequate. <br />The applicant's topsoil stabilization and redistribution plan is <br />found in Volume 1, Section 2.05. Topsoiling sequences are <br />illustrated on Map 15a, Topsoil Redistribution. Soil has been <br />salvaged and stockpiled for over 99$ of the disturbed area. The <br />only new disturbance consisted of approximately 5 acres from which <br />eighteen inches of soil was salvaged and directly redistributed when <br />the area was disturbed. <br />CYCC has already salvaged and stockpiled the majority of the soils <br />required for reclamation. Enough material was salvaged to allow for <br />the redistribution of approximately 2 feet of material over the <br />entire site. Depths of material range from 1.5 feet to 2.7 feet <br />depending on the specific area. The depth of material replaced <br />should be adequate for successful reclamation. <br />Backfilled spoils were left in a rough condition to aid in the <br />elimination of slippage surfaces during topsoil redistribution. In <br />addition, this should help increase water infiltration and root <br />penetration. Topsoil was redistributed using scrapers, along the <br />contour. <br />Soil material was left in a rough condition until final seedbed <br />preparation occurred. Leaving the material in a rough condition <br />should aid in reducing erosion potential on reclaimed areas. Tracks <br />left by scrapers may also aid in reducing erosion by slowing the <br />velocity of overland flow. <br />Final seedbed preparation for all sites involved chisel plowing and <br />the establishment of contour furrows. Chisel blowing aids in <br />relieving compaction and increasing water infiltration. <br />Establishment of contour furrows will reduce surface water flow <br />velocities and decrease the potential for erosion. Soil amendments <br />will be applied as required. Implementation of these measures <br />should provide for an effective, adequate seedbed. <br />- 31 - <br />