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~ ~ ~ <br />2. If fines are encountered (either in lenses or as a result of processing), <br />how and where will they be stockpiled? How will such stockpiles b stabilized <br />against erosion? <br />3. I note that the boundary of the permit area at the northwest c rner passes <br />through an old stockpile. If this old stockpile is to be disturbe (e.g., <br />mined out and removed), the area will need to be reclaimed. My su gestion <br />here is perhaps the entire old stockpile should be included in the permit <br />area. If this material is topsoil or other potential plant growth medium, <br />this should be noted. Please clarify this matter. ~ <br />Exhibit E <br />1. Given the severity of the site (probable lack of a true growthmedium, <br />possible aridity due to porosity of substrate, etc.), I am not sat'1gTsfied that <br />final slopes of 2H:1V will have any reasonable chance at establish ent of a <br />vegetation cover (even as sparse as you mention) in final reclamat on. <br />However, given the presence of such a sparse cover now, I agree th t the <br />operator (Schmalz Construction, Ltd.) should commit to such a reve etation <br />plan. If a gentler slope (such as 3H:1V) cannot be committed to i final <br />reclamation, then a firmer commitment to steep slope stabilization techniques <br />should be made. Such a plan could include practices such as conto r furrows, <br />erosion-prevention netting blankets and/or an organized plan for t e creation <br />of small benches or pits. Please elaborate further on this matter. <br />r; <br />2. How will any salvaged growth medium (silt lenses or fines) be ~sed in the <br />revegetation plan? <br />I have tried to be as comprehensive as possible in my review <br />application, so as to minimize our necessary correspondence. <br />if you have any questions. <br />Sincerely, <br />V /,~L SC-l • O <br />Mark S. Loye <br />Senior Reclamation Specialist <br />MSL/ygt <br />cc: Mr. Michael Stanton <br />Ms. Joanne Williams <br />Dot. No. 8628 <br />of th~s <br />Plea a call me <br />