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F <br /> <br />. RECLAA4ATION •N EXHIBIT E • 2 <br />~;. <br />~i • (iv) The land already quarried and much of the designated affected <br />land consists of poor soils, rock outcrops, badly eroded <br />~~ surfaces that are low in value. <br />' (v) Regulations designed to cover all mining with necessary <br />v <br />, <br />emphasis on new operations, short-term duration of mining, <br />high use value, etc. require considerable study and con- <br />e <br />sultation as they apply to the Portland Quarry. <br />a. It is proposed to reclaim the affected land to dry rangeland. <br />Other uses may develop prior to the expected 50 years or more <br />life of the quarry. The refuse disposal areas will require <br />grading to specified slopes and cover of suitable material <br />for revegetation. There is little topsoil available in this <br />already disturbed area, but a substitute of other materials <br />is possible. <br />b. Some reclaimed lands may be suitable for higher use with <br />irrigation but any other long range future use is considered <br />speculative at this time. <br />c. Temporary water requirements, if any, to establish vegetation <br />will depend upon recommendations, soil tests, etc. at the time <br />of reclamation. Reclamation techniques should be more advanced <br />at that time. <br />d. A reclamation plan when developed will include methods of <br />implementation. As stated in Exhibit F a suitable reclamation <br />plan will be filed prior to October 1, 1878. <br />e. Topsoil stored £or long periods of time will be preserved <br />• by grading and planting of native shrubs and grasses. <br />Recommendations of the Soil Conservation Service will be <br />