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<br />(3) Stockpiles will be configured to minimize erosion and will be located in areas where disturbance <br />by ongoing mining operations will be minimized. As stated in 3.1.9 [opsoiling (1) above, if <br />necessary, stockpiles will be seeded for the purpose of stabilization. <br />(4) I[ is planned to locate topsoil stockpiles so material will only have to be handled one time. No <br />relocation of topsoil is proposed. <br />(5) The operator will take measures to assure the stability of replaced topsoil on graded slopes by <br />roughing the subgrade to gain a mechanical bond to the topsoil being replaced. This should insure <br />the elimination of any slippage zones. <br />(ti) It is the operatorlapplicant and landowners opinion that the topsoil present on site is adequate to <br />establish the seed min recommended by the NRCS. No replacement topsoil is planned to be <br />imported for reclamation. <br />(7) Fertilization: <br />A manure mulch at [he rate of 30 tons per acre can be applied in lieu of a hay mulching fertilizing. <br />If the client decides no to use a manure match a weed free grass hay mulch at the rate of 5,000 <br />pounds per acre can be applied. This hay nmst be critnped into the soil and 40 pounds each of both <br />nitrogen (2) and available phosphorus (P205) must be applied to the area. <br />(8) Vegetative piles, if any, will be minimal and shall be removed from the area or utilized in the <br />reclamation of the mine site. <br />3.1.10 Revegetation <br />(1) In the revegetated azeas, the reclamation plan has been designed for pasturing cattle with grasses <br />that self-regenerate without continued dependence on irrigation. Fertilization will be as per NRCS <br />recommendations. <br />(2) No forest planting is planned. This is not consistent with the reclamation plan of rangeland. <br />(3) The operators/applicant and landowner choose to have this site reclaimed as rangeland, <br />therefore, all slopes will be 3H:1 V or flatter. Seeding will be accomplished by grassland drill <br />equipment, where feasible, and broadcast in other areas. <br />(4) Since this mine site will reclaimed for cattle grazing, grazing will not begin until the grasses <br />have been established to a point that the landowners, in conjunction with the Board (MLRB) and the <br />local Soil Conservation District/NRCS, determine it is ready. <br />(5) The site will be prepared to provide the best chance of grass being established by doing the <br />following as recommended by the local Soil Conservation office: <br />"Seedbed Preparation: The seedbed should be .yell settled and firm, but friable enough that seed can <br />