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over the surface of the re-graded slopes in all areas above the post reclamation water <br />storage elevation, and the topsoil-covered surfaces will be re-vegetated. <br />Disturbed areas associated with site access and the existing conveyor will be <br />scarified, covered with topsoil, and re-vegetated. <br />Site grading will be performed to create stable topography that will be consistent <br />with post-reclamation land uses. Reclamation quantities and costs are summarized in <br />Exhibit L of the DRM&S permit application. <br />6.3 Water <br />Because overburden and mine materials are inert, adverse impacts to local surface <br />water or groundwater quality are not anticipated. The Applicant will comply with all <br />applicable State water quality laws and regulations. <br />6.4 Wildlife <br />Presently, Stages 1-4 are used for livestock grazing. Stage 5 is used to grow <br />vegetables. There some indigenous wildlife species that inhabits the Morton Lakes <br />property that will likely be displaced by the proposed mining activities. See the Wildlife <br />Resources Assessment prepared by ERO Resources found in the Appendices to the <br />DRM&S permit application. <br />6.5 Topsoiling <br />Soils on the Morton Lakes site consist of Dacono Clay Loam, Colombo Clay <br />Loam, Vona Sandy Loam, Aquolls and Aquents. These soils are described in Soils <br />Survey of Weld County, Southern Part [United States Department of Agriculture, Soil <br />Conservation Service (SCS), 1980]. Pertinent excerpts from the soil survey are provided <br />in this document. <br />Topsoil stockpiles will be seeded by the end of the first growing season following <br />stockpile construction. (See proposed seed mix below). Soil amendments are not <br />2