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(i) An estimate of the periods of time which will be required for the <br />various phases: <br />The expansion area will be one phase, lasting from 4.6 to 9.2 years. <br />(ii) and (iii) Describe the size and location of each area; outline the sequence <br />of each phase: <br />This item is addressed above in various sections. <br />(f) Measures that will be taken to revegetate the site: <br />(i) Final grade of slopes: <br />The final grade of all interior pit slopes will be 3H:1 V or less. The remainder of <br />the areas needing reclamation will be graded to blend in with the surrounding <br />area. The pit floor will be left as is upon completion of mining. <br />(ii) Seeding specifications: <br />The NRCS recommendation is to seed between September 15th and snow cover, <br />about October 15'. The seedbed will be scarified and then drilled (if not <br />broadcast) across the slopes. Cereal grain straw or grass hay (free of weed seeds) <br />will be applied at the rate of two (2) tons of mulch per acre to the topsoil surface <br />and appropriately tacked or crimped to the soil surface. Areas will be seeded with <br />an appropriate drill for the type of seed being planted. (The Operator/Applicant <br />reserves the option to broadcast seed at twice the seeding rate in those areas <br />where drill seeding may present a hazard to equipment and operators.) The <br />expansion area will be seeded using the currently approved seed mix found in the <br />existing Hogue River Pit Permit. <br />(iii) Soil amendments: <br />Please see the existing Hogue River Pit Permit. <br />(iv) Tree and shrubs planting: <br />The Reclamation Plan Map provides the general location and species of trees and <br />shrubs to be planted during site reclamation. <br /> <br />Page 26