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• 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 />4.06.5 Reconditioni <br />Following topsoil replacement, soil sampling and testing will be done to <br />determine the nutrient status of the plant growth medium in relation to <br />the approved post-mining land use and the revegetation requirements of <br />Section 4.15. <br />Soil collection techniques will involve collecting a sample and <br />comprising the total thickness of the reapplied topsoil. The soils <br />material will be analyzed according to the soil sampling techniques <br />• recommended by the Division. A sampling will probably include analysis <br />for nitrate/nitrogen, phosphorus, organic matter, and potassium. The <br />4.06-3 <br />