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11. Evaluation of Soils for Reclamation Potential <br />The soils and parent materials on the study area were rated for suitability based on criteria <br />presented in Table 2.04.9 -2, Criteria for Evaluating Soil Suitability. These suitability criteria were <br />approved by DRMS in the Permit Amendment for the expansion west of 2700 Road. <br />Recommended topsoil salvage depths were generated for each sampled pedon and each <br />component of a mapping unit. Salvage depths were determined following a detailed evaluation of <br />pH, electrical conductivity, saturation percent, soil texture, Sodium Adsorption Ratio, calcium <br />carbonate percent, and coarse fragment percent. <br />Topsoil salvage depths were based on average depths to the suspect parameter or average profile <br />depths (if the entire profile was suitable) across the study area based on numerous soil profile <br />descriptions obtained for each soil type. <br />(Revised July 2010) 2.04.9 -16 <br />