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X, Soil Resources - Rules 2.04,9, 2.05.3(5), 2,05.4(2)(d) and 4,06
<br />• Section 2.04.9, 2,05,3, 2,05.4 (Yolume I), Appendix F (Volume III), and
<br />Appendix L (Volume V) of the application contain the information pertinent to
<br />these requirements. Review of these materials and correspondence with the
<br />applicant satisfied all problems identified,
<br />The applicant contended that 17.2" of topsoil will be available for
<br />reclamation. During a field inspection on September 3, 1986, Mr. Robert
<br />Liddle of MLRD dug 15 holes in newly topsoiled areas and found topsoil depths
<br />ranging from 12-29 inches and averaging 21,6 inches. Topsoiling depths
<br />appeared to be adequate.
<br />In 1986, topsoiling operations replaced soil over all of the newly backfitled
<br />pit, with the exception of an access road. This exceeded pro,)ections in early
<br />August which indicated that 45 acres would require topsoiling in 1987.
<br />Topsoil piles A b C have the remaining stockpile which will be used to reclaim
<br />the 24.5 acres at the shop/office area.
<br />The operation is in compliance with the requirements of this section,
<br />XI. Vegetation - Rules 2.04.10, 2.05.4(2)(e) and 4.15
<br />Section 2.04,10 (Volume I), Appendix G (Volume III), and Appendix M (Volume V)
<br />were reviewed for compliance with the Rules and Regulations.
<br />• Vegetation-related issues during the previous permit term included the
<br />successful resolution of two stipulations concerned with revegetation success
<br />criteria, development of a monitoring plan to evaluate revegetation success
<br />and a change in the seed mixture to improve species diversity at the mine
<br />site. A woody plant density standard of 1000 stems/acre was set June 28,
<br />1983. A plan for evaluating species diversity was submitted March 25, 1982.
<br />These two issues can be found in the permit in Section 4,15.8. Cropland
<br />preduction statistics in areas adjacent to the loadout were submitted in
<br />March, 1985, to satisfy Rule 4.15.9. A plan for monitoring revegetation
<br />success was proposed during the mid-term review in March, 1985, to meet the
<br />requirements of 4,15.7. On January 16, 1986, a minor revision was submitted
<br />to change the seed-mixture at the mine site to improve species diversity.
<br />The operation is in compliance with the requirements of this section.
<br />XI I. Fish and Wildlife - Rules 2.04,11, 2,05.6(2) and 4,18
<br />The fish and wildlife resources information is included in Section 2,04,11
<br />(Yolume I), Appendix H (Yolume IV), and Appendix M (Volume (V) of the permit.
<br />Pursuant to Rule 2.07,6(2)(n) and on the basis of available information, the
<br />Dl vision finds that the proposed activities will not affect the continued
<br />existence of endangered or threatened species or result in the destruction or
<br />adverse modification of their critical habitats.
<br />• The operation is in compliance with the requirements of this section,
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