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• The topsoil stockpile will be broadcast seeded upon completion of all <br />soil removal. In addition to the stabilization planned by seeding, it <br />is anticipated that a volunteer growth will also establish on the <br />stockpile due to the inherent seeds found in the topsoil upon removal. <br />The stockpiled topsoil will not be moved until required for <br />redistribution on the reclaimed area at the conclusion of mining <br />operations. <br />4.06.4 Redistribution <br />Following the removal of surface facilities and structures, and after <br />the final grading is completed, the area will be scarified by ripping <br />and/or rough grading to prevent slippage surfaces and promote root <br />penetration. This practice will assure a solid bond between the area <br />and reapplied topsoil. Following the scarification, topsoil material <br />will be reapplied to the area. <br />• Because topsoil existing on the areas to be disturbed will be removed <br />and reapplied, and because no major subsurface disturbance will occur, <br />the area should. be fully capable of supporting growth necessary for the <br />proposed post-mining land use. Where possible, topsoiling will be <br />conducted along the contour across regraded sites. Compaction will be <br />alleviated through chisel plowing once the topsoil has been reapplied. <br />Because of the compact size of the disturbance necessary for the surface <br />facilities, the method of topsoil replacement will probably make use of <br />a bulldozer. The use of chisel plow following topsoil replacement will <br />also aid in erosion control. Wind and water erosion on the reapplied <br />topsoil prior to seeding will be minimized by the use of a suitable <br />mulch. <br /> <br />4.06-2 <br />