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<br />monitoring any build-up of groundwater within the pile itself. <br />~ WTI nl TFF <br />Wildlife has been monitored since the start of operations and will con- <br /> <br />tinue to be studied. ~Jildlife and reclamation will be evaluated for inter- <br />related effects and possible mitigative measures. Plants in the seeding mix- <br />ture are suitable for wildlife food and cover. <br />SUMMARY <br />The reclamation plan is based on the assumption that the process of <br />reclamation will be conducted on disturbed "soil like material". Extensive <br />research in reclamation of disturbed soils in the area and on similiar areas, <br />indicate a high probability of success if the planting plans are implemented <br />properly. <br />Between 10 and 20 acres, of the total 30 acre disposal pile, will be re- <br /> <br />claimed. The disposal area, before disturbance, had low productivity typical <br />of talus slopes. Therefore, with at least 6 inches of "soil like material" on <br />about half of the disposal pile, vegetative porductivity should be increased <br />over that found during pre-development, because the growth medium is improved. <br />The final land use will probably be marginal wildlife habitat - the same as <br />before development. <br />The main access road will•remai.n after termination of operations because <br />of livestock interests that will continue to use it. Other land disturbances <br />such as side roads, buildings, excavations, impoundment ponds, etc., will be <br />reclaimed in the same manner as the disposal pile except steps 1 and 2 can <br />be omitted. In place of step 2, "soil like material" will be available at <br />the disturbance site for reclamation. Prior to seeding this material will be <br />re-contoured; Erosion control water bars and check dams will be used where <br />appropriate. These other land disturbances are relatively small-(less than <br />ten acres). Ex. E - 6 <br />I <br />