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<br />NCCI will protect the existing and "reasonably potential" future uses of groundwater. We aze in <br />process of applying for a well permit and required temporary substitute supply plan to <br />augment evaporative loss from the ponds. We will forward copies of the appropriate <br />documents once the State Engineer has completed review of the applications. <br />All aspects of the mining and reclamation plans shall take into account the safety and <br />protection of wildlife on the mine site, at processing sites, and along all access roads to the <br />mine site with special attention given to critical periods in the life cycle of those species <br />which require special consideration. <br />Topsoil shall be removed and segregated from other spoil. Topsoil stockpiles shall be stored <br />in places and configurations to minimize erosion and located in areas where disturbance by <br />ongoing mining operations will be minimized. Once stockpiled, topsoil shall be rehandled <br />as little as possible. <br />In those areas where revegetation is part of the reclamation plan, land shall be revegetated in <br />away as to establish a diverse, effective, and long-lasting vegetative cover that is capable of <br />self-regeneration without continued dependence on irrigation or fertilizer and is at least <br />equal in extent of cover to the natural vegetation of the surrounding area. <br />NCCI will post appropriate signage at the entrance to the mine site. <br />D. Plans for topsoil segregation, preservation and replacement; for stabilization, compaction, <br />and grading of spoil; and for revegetation. <br />Topsoil shall be removed and segregated from other spoil. Please refer to the Mining Plar, <br />Map for specific location of stockpiles. For reclamation, topsoil will be replaced by a <br />loader and generally graded with a blade. All grading shall be done in a manner that <br />controls erosion and siltation of the affected land to protect areas outside the affected land <br />from slides and other damage. In addition, all backfilling and grading shall be completed <br />as soon as feasible after the mining process. <br />Final grading will create a final topography that is appropriate for the final land use. For <br />' example, final grading along lake shores will replace topsoil at a maximum 4:1 slope to <br />meet the grade at the top of the banks. Topsoil will be replaced on ail slopes above the <br />high water line. Baze mineral soil along the shoreline wetland bench (below the high <br />water line) will be scarified in mid-May to late June to allow for Cottonwood and other <br />wetland vegetation establishment. <br />Topsoil will be uniformly pieced and spread on all areas disturbed by the mining, above <br />the anticipated high water line, The minimum thickness shall be to 6 to 12 inches above <br />the surrounding finished grade. The topsoil shall be keyed to the underlying and <br />surrounding material by the use of harrows, rollers or other equipment suitable for the <br />' purpose. <br />In those areas where revegetation is part of the reclamation plan, NCCI will revegetate the <br />I land in such a way as to establish a diverse, effective, and long-lasting vegetative cover <br />that is capable of self-regeneration without continued dependence on irrigation or fertilizer <br />and is at least equal in extent of cover to the natural vegetation of the surrounding azea. <br />Seed will be drilled and mulched. <br />NCCI Mining Proposal jor the NCC] Pit #1-MLRB 112Permit <br />19 <br />