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Section 3.1.7 Groundwater -Specific Requirements: The Operator will comply with <br />all standards and conditions applicable to classified and unclassified groundwater. <br />The Operator will protect the existing and "reasonably potential" future uses of <br />groundwater. <br />Section 3.1.8 Wildlife: The mining and reclamation plans have been designed to <br />account for the safety and protection of wildlife on the mine site. The Operator will <br />mine the site in phases and use concurrent reclamation methods to minimize the <br />impact on wildlife. The Operator will also convey materials as much as possible to <br />minimize the use of haul trucks on the site. As described in Exhibit H of this <br />application, the Savage and Savage site assessment, the proposed reclamation plan <br />will likely improve wildlife habitat. Currently the parcels are dominated by ruderal <br />herbaceous weedy species and there is no significant vegetation or topographic <br />stratification that contributes to wildlife habitat. The proposed seed mix and plantings <br />are designed to provide additional food, cover and nesting areas for wildlife. The <br />water area within the reservoir will serve as habitat for waterfowl and other bird <br />species and the fringes of the reservoir will be used by mammal, bird, reptile and <br />amphibian species. Control and/or removal of noxious and weedy species during the <br />project and the replacement of desirable graminoid, forb, shrub and tree species <br />during reclamation will result in enhancement of wildlife habitat on the project site. <br />Section 3.1.9 Topsoiling: Topsoil shall be removed and segregated from other spoil. <br />Topsoil stockpiles shall be stored in places and configurations to minimize erosion and <br />located in areas where disturbance by ongoing mining operations wilt be minimized. <br />Once stockpiled, topsoil shall be re-handled as little as possible. Stockpiles that will <br />remain in-place for more than one growing season will receive vegetative cover, as <br />outlined on the Reclamation Plan Map, as soon as possible to minimize erosion. <br />Section 3.1.10 Revegetation: In those areas where revegetation is part of the <br />reclamation plan, the land shall be revegetated in a manner that establishes a diverse, <br />effective, and long-lasting vegetative cover that is capable of self-regeneration without <br />continued dependence on irrigation or fertilizer and is at least equal in extent of cover <br />to the natural vegetation of the surrounding area. The proposed seed-mix and <br />plantings for reclamation are outlined on the Reclamation Plan included in Exhibit F of <br />this application. <br />Section 3.1.11 Buildings and Structures: Please refer to the enclosed Reclamation <br />Plan included in Exhibit F. <br />Section 3.1.12 Signs and Markers: The Operator will post appropriate signage at the <br />entrance to the mine site. The permit area will be marked by existing fencing, or <br />proximity to existing County roads. <br />Hall-Irwin Corporation -Parker/Dersham Sand and Gravel Mine - MLRB 112 Permit Application <br />Exhibit E - 3 <br />