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<br />mine pit limits are completed, topsoil will immediately be respread in preparation <br />for revegetation. <br />Soil material that is stockpiled for later use in revegetation will be placed on a <br />stable surface within the permit area and will be clearly marked. These topsoil <br />stockpiles will be protected from disturbances associated with the mining <br />operation and from wind and water erosion, compaction and other disturbances <br />that would reduce its capability to support vegetation. The stockpiles will be <br />seeded with a temporary cover when stockpiles will remain in place for more than <br />one growing season. <br />Soil materials will be subjected to physical and chemical soil analysis to <br />determine possible means of enhancing plant growth. Soil analysis may include <br />pH, texture, specific conductance, sodium absorption ratio, nitrate nitrogen, plant <br />available phosphorous and potassium. It is expected that these soil test results <br />will indicate little enhancement is necessary for successful revegetation. <br />Regrading and Shaping <br />The pit slopes will be backfilled from their vertical condition at the time of mining <br />with a combination of excavated pit floor materials and surplus overburden to <br />achieve the approved post-mining contour, in preparation for topsoil placement <br />above the expected water line. Contour furrows will be established on the <br />shoreline slopes to reduce erosion and encourage stable plant growth. <br />2i <br />