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14.0 Topsoil Suitability Criteria and Testing Plan for Reclaimed Soils <br />Prior to distribution of topsoil, all graded mined areas (on which topsoil is to be applied) will be <br />sampled to confirm spoil suitability (see Regraded Spoil Monitoring Plan in Subsection 4.0 for <br />more details). The density and physical characteristics of the replaced topsoil and upper spoil <br />will be observed. <br />The suitability criteria is required to ensure that no poor topsoil or subsoil is placed near the <br />surface of any reclaimed area and that prime farmlands are restored to strict standards for high <br />productivity. <br />Prime Farmlands <br />All replaced soils on the Morgan property will be tested according to the suitability criteria in <br />Table 2.05.4(2)(d) -1A. The WFC prime farmland soil must meet the suitability criteria outlined in <br />Table 2.05.4(2)(d) -1 B. Depth measurements shall be taken at the same locations as the <br />original sample sites. Replacement depth information shall include separate thicknesses of Lift <br />A Topsoil and Lift B Topsoil for those areas (prime farmland) where the 2 lift replacement <br />applies. This topsoil salvage and replacement depth information will be kept on file at the mine <br />office and will be submitted with the Annual Topsoil Balance /Spoil Quality Report Topsoil <br />recovery depths will be adjusted if warranted by the site conditions. Sample frequency is as <br />shown in the table for each material type. <br />As described in earlier subsections, a separate category in Table 2.05.4(2)(d) -1A has been <br />established for the eastern portion of the Morgan property, where Bench 1 material is used as <br />Bench 1 subsoil substitute. <br />Revised September 2010 (PR 06) 2.05.4(2)(d)45 <br />