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6 (Form 2 - Public) <br />3. Describe the estimated topsoil depth and how topsoil will be salvaged, stockpiled and redistributed for the re-establishment of <br />vegetation. Specify approximate topsoil redistribution depth: <br />Depths for topsoil salvage in the exploration area range from zero to locally 12 inches. Where <br />possible, topsoil will bre salvaged ai id stockpiled at t! ie upsiope side of t! ie di ill pads foi Use Clui ii ig <br />reciam;itonn on the final qracied areas Fnr reclaMntonn pi irpoggpn. it is ass, lmpd that appmArnately <br />4 to 6 inches of topsoil will be available for redistribution as growing medium. <br />4. Describe how drill holes will be plugged (refer to Rule 5.4 of the Rules for required abandonment procedures): <br />Drill holes will hp ahanfinripel in their _ntiraty All drill hnlec will he rnmpletely filled with rnnrrete, <br />cement grout, or bentonite grout to prevent any vertical movement of groundwater within the drill <br />hole, as we as to e imina e a pos -exp ora ion anger to people an wildlife a may traverse the <br />area. The eeneFete or grout will be p1seed 'bottorn upward' an eseh drill hole. Brill holes ww" be <br />plugged with arise-cast or in-situ cement plug or bridge, starting at about 3 feet below the to of <br />the bedrock surface. The plug will ensure that any settlement of the concrete or grout in the hole <br />will no affect the long-term effectiveness an integrity o the plugging proce ure. opsoi will be <br />spread-eveF-the tep ef the plug. <br />5. Describe how portals, adits, shafts, ponds, excavations, or other disturbances will be reclaimed (refer to Rule 3 and Rule 5 for <br />specific reclamation performance standards). You may wish to contact the Division for closure specifications. <br />Not applicahip <br />6. Describe how roads will be reclaimed or returned to their pre-prospecting (or better) condition: <br />Temporary, low-standard access roads will be closed to motorized travel during and at the <br />conclusion o the exploration program. Disturbed areas (roads an drill pas will Be contoured <br />and gFaded to blend Onto the sui:Feundiinig teKain. GempaGted aFeas well be loosened aG R6G866aFy <br />by ripping or discing and left in a roughened condition prior to topsoil replacement. Any contouring <br />or grading will also include the installation of water bars where necessary to prevent degradation of <br />the reclaimed area.