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EXHIBIT F <br />Reclamation <br />General Descriptio~a <br />The reclamation phase of the proposed action would follow the production phase <br />as mining progresses from west to east. Final reclamation would be completed one to <br />two years after mining has been completed. Both base and enhanced reclamation on <br />private land would be implemented under this alternative. <br />Plans, procedures, and standards for reclamation on National Forest System )ands <br />are different from those applicable to private lands. Where different,[hese distinctions <br />are identified below. <br />The reclamation of public lands will be done in accordance with applicable <br />USDA-NRCS specifications, standards and guidelines. USDA Forest Service standards <br />specific to the use of plant material and seeded species from local native plants will also <br />apply to the reclamation activities. The reclamation plan described below includes <br />performance standards, a monitoring plan to track performance, and plans for corrective <br />action if performance standards are not being achieved. The Forest Service will work <br />'^^°~~°~ ~~~~th-theapplicant during the reclamation activities to ensure the use of the best <br />management practices at the site. <br />The proposed mining area on National Forest System land has been identified as <br />Management Area SB in the Land and Resource Management Plan (USDA Forest <br />Service, ]99]), which emphasizes the management of forage and over on big game <br />winter ranges. The reclamation of the National Forest System lands and of the currently <br />permitted area affected by the layback would involve the following steps: <br />1. The proposed mining process would allow reclamation on slopes of 2; 1, with the <br />exception of cliffs. To the extent practical, the post-mining contours will be <br />shaped to simulate natural topographic conditions. <br />2. Prior to mining, large trees would be harvested. The applicant would be allowed <br />to purchase tree materials larger than 4 inches in diameter. Slash, brush and <br />residual plant materials on [he National Forest System lands would be stripped <br />along with the topsoil in order to provide better stabilization during the <br />reclamation. <br />3. Topsoil on National Forest System lands would be stripped and stockpiled in two <br />lifts. The upper lift with the residual organic debris would be separately salvaged <br />and stored from the lower lift. The subsoil would be stockpiles separately. The <br />selective separation of the topsoil and subsoil should be conducted in the most <br />