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BackfiUing and Grading <br />Backfilling and grading reclamation activities remaining at the Carbon Junction Mine <br />have been discussed above. The above described reclamation activities will result in a <br />post-mininig topography consistent with approximate original contour as shown on the <br />reclamation map. To verify the post-mining topography, OEI will submit a map, showing <br />the topography of azeas reclaimed during the preceding calendar yeaz, and at completion <br />of backfilling and grading. This map will be submitted as part of the Annual Reclamation <br />Report or Phase I bond release. <br />Compaction of the topsoil will be minimized as much as possible while being <br />redistributed. It will then be scarified (loosened) to bind it to the subsoil base earth <br />material, and immediately protected with crimped-in straw mulch. Map 5-4 and Geologic <br />Cross Sections A through X illustrate the final surface configuration of the proposed <br />permit area, in accordance with Section 4.14. <br />Soil Replacement <br />Soil resources will be redistributed contemporaneously following backfilling. Topsoil <br />will be returned to the reclaimed azea as per the specifications detailed above. <br />Redistributed topsoil will be protected from erosion (wind and water) by crimping in <br />straw, or an approved substitute mulch, immediately after it is redistributed. Retopsoiled <br />azeas will be revegetated immediately during the normal planting season following the <br />redistribution of the soil. <br />Revegetation <br />With the approval of Technical Revision 5, the approved post-mining land uses of the <br />Cazbon Junction Mine were changed from wildlife habitat and cropland to industrial and <br />commercial, recreation, and residential. As a result of this change, the criteria under <br />which the success of revegetation will be judged after completion of reclamation changed <br />significantly. Additionally, the goals for the revegetation program changed accordingly. <br />The goal of the revegetation program will now be to establish a vegetation cover adequate <br />to control erosion. To that end, the revegetation plan has been amended with the 1996- <br />1997 mid-term review. <br />If conflicts between the approved post-mining land uses and the current reclamation plan <br />arise, or the current revegetation plan conflicts with the goals of the post-mining land use, <br />the reclamation plan will be revised to accommodate the post-mining land uses. <br />Schedule <br />Revegetation is scheduled immediately following redistribution of soil. This will <br />normally be during the fall between August 15 and November 15. <br />TR08, TRt 1 (v 1.0) 5-38 Revised 9/97, 8/02 <br />