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Pikeview Quarry Environmental Assessment Page 13 <br />Phase 2 <br />' Mining operations under phase 2 include both federal lands and the already permitted <br />areas. First, limestone and granite from the lower part of the National Forest System land <br />would be hauled for processing and for filling and/or processing, respectively. The uplifted <br />sandstone would be used as fill material. Second, the layback operation will continue <br />towazd the east, into the area currently permitted for mining. Under this phase, 30-40 feet <br />high, 60-degree walls would be required in the granite. Additional backfill would be <br />' required to maintain the 2:1 slope to the bottom of the quarry. These benches would also <br />allow for catching materials that could fall off the slope. <br /> Phase 3 <br /> This phase includes both mining and reclamation operations in the currently permitted <br /> mining area. Also, it includes the removal of processing and maintenance facilities for the <br /> existing quarry and final reclamation of slopes according to the 1994 base and enhanced <br /> reclamation plans. <br />' B. Reclamation <br />' General Description <br /> The reclamation phase of the proposed action would follow the production phase as <br /> mining progresses from west to east. Final reclamation would be completed one to two <br /> years after mining has been completed. Both base and enhanced reclamation on private land <br /> would be implemented under [his alternative. <br /> Plans, procedures, and standards for reclamation on National Forest System lands aze <br /> different from those applicable to private lands. Where different, these distinctions aze <br /> identified below. <br />t <br /> The reclamation of public lands will be done in accordance with applicable USDA- <br /> NRCS specifications, standazds and guidelines. USDA Forest Service standards specific to <br />' the use of plant material and seeded species from local native plants will also apply to the <br /> reclamation activities. The reclamation plan described below includes performance <br /> standazds, a monitoring plan to track performance, and plans for corrective action if <br />' performance standards are not being achieved. The Forest Service will work together with <br /> the applicant during the reclamation activities to ensure the use of the best management <br /> practices at the site. <br /> T <br />i <br />i <br /> he proposed m <br />n <br />ng area on National Forest System land has been identified as <br /> Management Area SB in the Land and Resource Management Plan (USDA Forest Service, <br /> 1991), which emphasizes the management of forage and cover on big game winter ranges. <br /> The reclamation of the National Forest System lands and of the currently permitted azea <br /> affected by the layback would involve the following steps: <br /> <br />Hydrosphen; Resource Consultants, 1002 Walnut Street Suite 200, Boulder, CO 80302 <br />