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the number of acres graded annually is approximately equal to the number of acres <br /> disturbed annually. In certain circumstances, this generalization may not apply because <br /> of material needed to achieve the designed postmining land form. For example, the <br /> backfiliing and grading of final highwalls may require up to one year after final coal <br /> removal for final grading. All of the acres graded in a given year are projected to be <br /> topsoiled and seeded as soon as practicable. <br /> Reclamation Scheduling (see Exhibits 19-1 and 19-2) <br /> Action Taken Time Period <br /> Bonds procured Prior to mine disturbance <br /> Topsoil removed and stored or Prior to mine disturbance <br /> directly replaced <br /> Final grading and regraded spoil After coal is removed <br /> sampling (Phase I bond release is <br /> ready for implementation) <br /> Areas which are severely compacted Final grading is completed <br /> or have slopes greater than 10:1 <br /> will be ripped on the contour and <br /> topsoil replaced <br /> Area is drill seeded with the First appropriate planting season <br /> appropriate perennial seed mix, after topsoil is replaced <br /> shrubs and trees are seeded or <br /> planted (Phase II bond release is <br /> ready for implementation). A small <br /> grain cover crop is applied at a rate <br /> of 20 (drilled) or 40 (broadcast) <br /> lbs/acre <br /> Replaced topsoil will be sampled, When indicated by the results of <br /> tested and evaluated. Soil soil tests <br /> amendments will be added <br /> 19-5 Revised 08/19/88 <br />