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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 />Topsoil depth in the southern exploration area is estimated to range from zero to locally 12 inches. <br />VVI ie, ", p, ese, it, topsoil will be salvaged ai id stockpiled at the upslope side of the di ill pads. 0, me <br />the drill par] '.q rprnntni irPri and grarific the tnp.-,nil will hp rPdictrihlltpri near thp. final <br />graded areas. For reclamation purposes, it is assumed that approximately 4 to 6 inches of topsoil <br />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 hnipe well hp ghandnnari in th?ir entirety All drill holes will he nom In etply 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 eliminate a post-exp oration anger to people an wildlife tat may traverse the <br />area. The eanerete or grout will be p1seed 'bettern-tipward' in eaeh drill hele. Drill holes will be <br />plugged with a pre-cast or in-situ cement plug or bridge, starting at about 3 feet below the top of <br />the bedrock surface. The plug will ensure that any settlement of the concrete or grout in the hole <br />will no a ec the long-term effectiveness an integrity o the plugging procedure. opsol wl e <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 />Nnt annlicahle <br />T <br />6. Describe how roads will be reclaimed or returned to their pre-prospecting (or better) condition: <br />Gates will be installed at the entrance to the temporary, low-standard access roads to close them <br />to motorized rave a the conclusion o the exploration program. Disturbed areas (roads and drill <br />disturbance. Compacted areas will be loosened as necessary by ripping or discing and left in a <br />roughened condition prior to topsoil replacement and reseeding. Reclamation will include the <br />Installation of water bars where necessary to prevent degradation of the reclaimed area.