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2.04.9 (1) (e) is not enough free calcium and magnesium carbonate to seriously depress the availability of other plant nutrients. Natural fertility levels are high in the upper horizons of the soil but gradually decrease with depth as organic content decreases. No evidence of deficiencies of essential plant nutrients or of trace elements is present. Nitrogen supplies and availability are closely associated with the amount and decomposition of organic matter in the soil. Any operation that involves the loss of the organic rich upper soil horizons, more rapid than normal decomposition of organic matter, or the prevention of an annual return of organic plant remains could cause temporary nitrogen deficiencies. Supplemental fertilization of disturbed areas that are to be revegetated can insure the best and most vigorous seedling growths. (2) Not Ppplicable. C J (3) Not Applicable. 2.04.10 Vegetation Information (1) Vegetation Map. The map is to delineate plant communities within the area to be affected by surface operations or facilities. As shown on Drawing 2.04.3(2)(a)-1, Permit Area t?ap, Existing Land Use, the area affected is relatively small. A Vegetative Cover Drawing, 2.04.10(1), is enclosed to show the vegetative cover within the entire permit area. This map is used to define the predominant natural groupings of vegetation types. Since no additional disturbance is proposed, the detailed vegetation map required by 2.04.10 is not applicable. The area affected by the surface facilities of the Bear t~:ine is only 19.3 acres. Most of the vegetation was removed when the mining • operations started around 1935. Of the remaining vegetation within the boundaries of the affected land of the surface facilities, the types of vegetation found are: ~•?et tdixed Shrub, Kentucky Bluegrass, and Fiparian. 5-75