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to give false distributions . Although the organic fraction could be <br /> oxidized cut and then par;,icle size distributions could be determined, <br /> this would deviate considerably from the natural situation. Suffice it <br /> to say that the soils handled like sandy loans. <br /> General Discussion , <br /> in general , the analysis showed that most all ccmnponents tested ':sere <br /> on the low side with respect to cencn-ntration with the exception of organic <br /> matter (see table 21 . Also, potassium and iron are present in quantities <br /> sufficient to support vecetdtive growth. Several of the nitrate concen- <br /> trations are relatively high and are probably associated with the high <br /> concentrations of organic material and small coal fragments. The sat- <br /> uration percentages of the soils were nigh, again due to the high organic <br /> content; these percentages indicate a good water holding capacity, and <br /> L;^e organic Material would faci I ',vdter lnfl tration. <br /> The two 11ancos shale sa,i,ples shevied 'very low concentrations of all <br /> components tested. This is not unusual when this deposit is found in <br /> mountainous areas of higher precipitation ranges and when it is tigrtly <br /> packed as this area of shale is . However, the material should be rcnitor2d <br /> on a regular basis to ensure that a more concentrated vein is not exposea. <br /> The SAR' s of all of the ,materials is quite low, as are the salt <br /> concentrations , indicating very 1ew salt and sodium hazards . The pH' s <br /> of the materials are all within "normal " ranges. <br /> Conclusions <br /> The soil of the area examined is of good quality and should pose no <br /> Problems at ail with respect to toxic element releases. Also, the "ancos <br /> shale tested is of a very benign nature, and likewise should not show <br /> n le e_v .het t-.* f t� area c' a o �d { l l any rrob , ms. R_ .e�.. a _,�,�n o� the ar_ .,.�c�ulu pr,.cet� ror;;�a �y <br /> I � 6 <br />