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1999. WFC estimates that the proposed expansion area can be adequately top soiled for the <br />appropriate postmine land uses. All Lift 1 topsoil will be salvaged ahead of the active mining and be <br />redistributed as evenly as possible over the freshly completed and to AMC grade, backfill. Since Lift <br />1 and 2 topsoil thicknesses vary from mining cut to mining cut, and the quantity of surface area of <br />prepared backfilll laydown area varies as well, the actual laydown thickness of Lift 1 and 2 will vary <br />as well. The topsoil pickup areas can be identified on Map 2.05.4-4 and Table 2.05.4.2(d}3. <br />Maintenance and Testing Procedures. Prior to distribution of topsoil, all graded mined areas (on <br />which topsoil is to be applied) will be sampled to confirm spoil suitability (see Overburden/Spoil <br />Handling Plan for more details). The density and physical characteristics of the replaced topsoil and <br />upper spoil will be observed. Past experience has shown that ripping and chisel plowing will correct <br />any excessive compaction problems. Field staking will be utilized, when required, to assist in <br />delineating soil map unit boundaries. Color photographs or video taping of small, undisturbed <br />topsoil islands or pedestals will be taken to verify topsoil salvage depths. The minimum sampling <br />intensity shall be one hole per map unit or five acres, whichever is less. This topsoil salvage depth <br />information will be kept on file at the mine office and will be submitted with the annual topsoil <br />Balance/Spoil Quality Report. Topsoil recovery depths will be adjusted if warranted by the site <br />conditions. <br />Replacement depths of topsoil and subsoil will be documented and recorded for each reclamation <br />block. Topsoil depth measurements will be recorded on a 465-foot sample grid. This soil <br />replacement depth information will be utilized in the annual topsoil balance and for bond release <br />purposes. <br />Replaced topsoil will be sampled, tested, and evaluated for fertility to ensure optimum germination, <br />seedling emergence, and root growth conditions. A 465-foot sampling grid (samples represent the <br />comers of a 5 acre square and are the same as those used for the topsoil depth measurements) will <br />be utilized whereby every four or five samples per reclamation block are composite. At a minimum, <br />the samples will be analyzed for PH, Ec. SAR and texture utilizing standard techniques. Sampling <br />conducted from 1995 to present indicates that the topsoil contains no toxic components. Table <br />2.05.4.2(d}6 shows the sample parameters and results of this topsoil sampling program. If <br />additional topsoil material is needed beyond what field observations suggest is available, material <br />(Revised 24 AUG 06) 2.05.4(2)(d)-22 <br />8-14