PERMFILE112439

• Permit No: C1980004A
• IBM Index Class Name: Permit File
• Doc Date: 9/7/2004
• Section_Exhibit Name: Table of Contents
• Media Type: D
• Archive: Yes

2.3 Topsoil Management Program ................................................ 2.37
2.3.1 Topsoil Availability ................................................. 2.38
2.3.2 Topsoil Removal ................................................. 2.38
2.3.3 Topsoil Handling ................................................. 2.39
2.3.4 Topsoil Stockpile Design and Management ................. 2.39
2.4 Mining Hydrology ..................................................................... 2.41
2.4.1 Surface Water Hydrologic Controls ....................... 2-41
2.4.2 Groundwater Inflow During Mining ...................... 2-43
2.4.2.1 Probable Hydrologic Consequences ............... 2-44
2.4.3 Water Requirements During Mining and Reclamation ..... 2.47
2.4.4 Hydrologic Control Designs ....................................... 2-47
2.4.4.1 Sedimentation Pond Design ............................ 2.47
2.4.4.2 Alternate Sediment Controls ............................ 2-49
2.4.5 Erosion Control Considerations ............................ 2.51
2.4.5.1 Existing Erosion ....................................... 2-51
2.4.5.2 Anticipated Soil Erosion and Control Measures ..... 2.51
2.5 Geological Overview of the Mine Plan ........................................ 2-54
2.5.1 Stratigraphy .............................................................. 2.54
2.5.2 Structure .............................................................. 2-56
2.5.3 Geologic Conditions .................................................... 2-58
• 2.5.4 Reserve Estimates .................................................... 2-59
3.0 Reclamation Plan ............................................................................. 3- 1
3.1 Post Mining Topography ............................................................. 3. 6
3.2 Topsoil Removal and Storage .................................................. 3- 7
3.3 Topsoil Placement ............................................................. 3- 8
3.3.1 Backfilling and Grading .................................................. 3-10
3.4 Revegetation ........................................................................ 3-13
3.4.1 Seedbed Preparation .................................................. 3-13
3.4.2 Seed Mixture ............................................................. 3.13
3.4.3 Seeding Techniques and Rates ............................. 3.13
3.4.4 Mulching ............................................................ 3.14
3.4.5 Planting Times ............................................................ 3.14
3.4.6 Irrigation and Fertilization ........................................ 3.14
3.4.7 Shrub and Tree Planting ........................................ 3-15
3.4.8 Protection of Newly-seeded and Planted Areas ................ 3-16
3.4.9 Evaluation of Revegetation ............................ 3-17
3.4.10 Specialty and Crrtical Areas ............................ 3.18
3.5 Final Hydrologic Restoration .................................................. 3.18
3.6 Reclamation Schedule and Costs .................................................. 3.20
3.7 Abandonment ....................................................................... 3-21
3.7.1 Removal of Surface Structures ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
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2 Prevention of Public Hazards 3.21
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