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1 12 APPLICATION PAGE 13 OF 35 <br />Stockpiled topsoil material that was stripped and stockpiled along the perimeter <br />within the mining boundary prior to the mining operations. Following mining <br />operations topsoil will be spread across the reclamation area. Topsoil material shall <br />be spread to provide a minimum depth of four inches. If, in the course of importing <br />fill to the site, better quality soil is obtained, the imported soil should be used to <br />replace the equal amount of stockpiled topsoil. The replaced topsoil should be <br />used as backfill material. <br />Next, all topsoil area will be mulched with certified weed free mulch at a rate of 1 <br />to 1.5 tons per acre. The topsoil and mulch will then be disked and prepared for <br />seeding. <br />Seeding operations should be scheduled to occur in early April or late October. <br />Seeding will be completed by drilling or broadcast method. If broadcast method is <br />selected, the seeding rates shall be doubled, and the seed shall be incorporated <br />into the soil with a harrow or morman crease. Seed used for reclamation shall <br />consist of the following: <br />SPECIES PLS RATE/ACRE % OF MIX <br />Jose Tall Wheatgrass 25 70 <br />Alkali Sacaton 1 10 <br />Western Wheatgrass 14 10 <br />Galleta 13 10 <br />Note: PLS rates listed shall be doubled if broadcast. <br />After the area has been planted, the area shall be fertilized at a rate of 200 lbs. per <br />acre, with 21-0-0 & 0-45-0, or as otherwise recommended by a soil test performed <br />by the Soil Conservation Service. <br />The operator needs to implement weed control practices, as required, to eliminate <br />noxious weeds from the permit area. <br />The site will not be irrigated, as suitable irrigation water sources are not available to <br />the site. <br />Part 2(b) <br />As discussed above, reclamation proposed for this site as a recreation facility is <br />appropriate for the site. The site is located in close vicinity to the Colorado River. <br />Part 2(c) <br />3.1.1 Post-Mining Use <br />The post mining land use will be as a reclamation facility. <br />3.1.2 Reclaiming Substituted Land <br />There are no substitute lands proposed with this project.