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segregated from the other spoil or product, it will be saved for replacement. If the duration <br />before use exceeds one full growing cycle, the topsoil stockpiles will be seeded with a western <br />wheatgrass to control erosion. <br />(2) Mining on the affected lands will disturb little to no woody vegetation. However, if any <br />volumes of woody vegetation are produced, they will be properly placed in areas segregated <br />from the topsoil stockpiles and used in conjunction with the reclamation. <br />(3) Stockpiles will be configured to minimize erosion and will be located in areas where <br />disturbance by ongoing mining operations will be minimized. As stated in 3.1.9 topsoiling (1) <br />above, if necessary, stockpiles will be seeded for the purpose of stabilization. <br />(4) It is planned to locate topsoil stockpiles so material will only have to be handled one time. <br />No relocation of topsoil is proposed. <br />(5) The operator will take measures to assure the stability of replaced topsoil on graded slopes <br />by roughing the subgrade to gain a mechanical bond to the topsoil being replaced. This should <br />insure the elimination of any slippage zones. <br />(6) It is the operator /applicant and landowner's opinion that the topsoil present on site is <br />adequate to establish the seed mix recommended. No replacement topsoil is planned to be <br />imported for reclamation. <br />(7) Fertilization: As per NRCS recommendation. (Pounds actual available nutrient per acre <br />recommended) as follows: Nitrogen (N); 25 pounds per acre, Phosphorus (P): 30 pounds per <br />acre, Potassium (K): 0. <br />(8) Vegetative piles, if any, will be minimal and shall be removed from the area or utilized in the <br />reclamation of the mine site. <br />3.1.10 Revegetation <br />(1) In the revegetated areas, the reclamation plan has been designed for pasturing cattle with <br />grasses that self - regenerate without continued dependence on irrigation. Fertilization will be as <br />per NRCS recommendations. <br />(2) No forest planting is planned. This is not consistent with the reclamation plan of rangeland. <br />(3) The operators /applicant and landowner choose to have this site reclaimed as rangeland, <br />therefore, all slopes will be 3H:1 V or flatter. Seeding will be accomplished by grassland drill <br />equipment, where feasible, and broadcast (Broadcast Rate Will Be Double That Of The Drill <br />Rate Pls /A) in other areas. <br />