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minimum of four feet of nontoxic, noncombustible material during the process of backfilling and <br />grading and then covered with topsoil to facilitate vegetative growth and prevent contamination <br />of surface and groundwater. <br />The site will be returned to approximate original contour representative of the topography that <br />existed prior to construction of the Loadout. No streams are proposed to be relocated as a result <br />of the operation so none will need to be rehabilitated. <br />Topsoil Handling and Reve eta ation <br />Suitable topsoils were stripped prior to construction of the Loadout in 1978. Topsoil will be <br />salvaged from any further ground disturbance. <br />Topsoil will be replaced on areas disturbed by construction or operation of the Loadout and <br />railroad loop to a minimum depth of six inches. Approximately 55,100 cubic yards of topsoil <br />were salvaged prior to Loadout construction for this purpose and stored in three <br />topsoil piles located in the permit area. Vegetative cover was established on these piles to aid in <br />stabilization of the resource. <br />Hayden Gulch Terminal Inc. proposes to return the land use to pasture and rangeland upon <br />cessation of operations. Three separate seed mixes will be used to establish three separate <br />communities: dryland pasture, improved pasture, and native rangeland. The seed mixes proposed <br />incorporate native and site-adapted species with several introduced species being included. In <br />pastureland designations, this is necessary for the utility of the lands. The introduced species <br />proposed for the rangeland areas are a low percentage of the entire mix, generally exhibit quick <br />establishment, or have nitrogen-fixing characteristics. <br />Due to the narrow configuration of the area to be reclaimed as rangeland, the proximity of <br />concentrated shrublands, and the creation of "edge" effect, the Division will not require <br />reestablishment of woody plants on rangeland sites. <br />Bonding Liability <br />The operator, HGTI, will be bonded for an amount sufficient for the Division to accomplish all <br />requirements for reclamation, should the need arise. Detailed reclamation cost estimates and <br />liability information can be found in Volume 2, Tab 23 of the permit application and a summary <br />given in Section B, below. The bond is sufficient to cover the cost of reclamation of current <br />disturbances and approved "load in" facilities. This amount is also adequate for costs associated <br />with reclamation of load out facilities existing currently on the ground. <br />11