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<br /> <br />a <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />a <br /> <br /> <br />a <br /> <br /> <br />a <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />native grasses establish. The topsoil removed in subsequent <br />years of disturbance will be used for topsoiling the recon- <br />toured land behind the advancing pit. This process allows <br />the residents to the north a one-time visual disturbance at <br />the beginning of the operation with no further disturbance <br />until final reclamation at cessation of operations. Topsoil <br />will be spread over the reclaimed area between 7 and 9 <br />inches thick and seeded. <br />Grading will be consistent with natural angles of repose <br />and maximum slopes will not exceed 5:1. Movement of machinery <br />across the slope will provide adequate compaction to stabilize <br />the topsoil and underlying material while providing a seed <br />bed. In finish grading, creation of a rough surface that is <br />somewhat coarse and variable will aid in moisture retention. <br />Topsoiling <br />The graded topsoil will be tested by a qualified soil <br />laboratory and appropriate amendments will be made in order <br />to ensure that an adequate growth medium is provided. The <br />fertilized medium will be distributed on the site to a minimum <br />depth of between roughly 7 and 9 inches. <br />Due to the sandy nature of the top soil and its suscep- <br />surface stabilization and moisture retention. <br />tibility to blowing, straw mulch will be crimped to provide <br />E-2 <br />