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(d) <br />On page V -34 of the permit application the applicant mentions that nutrient- <br />poor soils exist and indicate that a program to enhance soil fertility may <br />be implemented. An in -depth discussion of these nutrient poor soils, and <br />how their suitability as a growth medium will be improved, needs to be pro- <br />vided as a part of the permit application. <br />The reclamation plan does not detail the particular method by which topsoil <br />will be stripped, transported, and redistributed. What types of equipment <br />will be used and what measures will be taken to avoid excess compaction? <br />It is mentioned on page V -37 that chemical binders <br />will be used to protect topsoil prior to seeding on s <br />be used separately or in combination? The applicant <br />ments such as countour furrowing are proposed. The <br />detail how regraded sites will be prepared to relieve <br />tate binding between subsoil and re- applied topsoil. <br />(e) <br />and excelsior blanket <br />teep slopes, will these <br />should indicate treat - <br />applicant should also <br />compaction and facili- <br />The revegetation plan suffers from an over -all lack of specificity. The <br />applicant needs to provide a detailed discussion of how the permit area <br />will be reclaimed in accordance with this Section of the Colorado permanent <br />regulatory program. This plan should address the following concerns: <br />o The revegetation schedule should be more specific for the permit term. <br />Site specific plans detailing location and acreages to be reclaimed, as <br />well as seed mix, seeding method, and timing of operations should be sub- <br />mitted for both permanent revegetation of the waste disposal area and <br />temporary revegetation of roadsides, cutbanks, and areas adjoining sup- <br />port facilities and sediment ponds. <br />-13- <br />