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SOILS INFORMATION EXHIBIT I <br />The soil survey performed by the NRCS covers the permit area. The soil mapping is shown on <br />Map I -1. The associated soil types descriptions are enclosed in Appendix 2. <br />Minimal topsoil will be stripped from the 3.67 acre office /shop area since this area has already <br />been disturbed. The expected average topsoil thickness on the terrace to be mined is 12 inches. <br />This includes the A and B Horizons. This topsoil will be taken to Stockpile 1 located in the <br />southwest corner of the permit area and will be used in the reclamation. The soil is very poor <br />quality on the terrace. <br />Topsoil will be used to reclaim as it is stripped, with the exception of the initial stockpile which <br />will be used for final reclamation. As mining progresses and overburden is encountered, it too <br />will be used immediately for reclamation. By reclaiming while mining, all soil will be salvaged <br />and re -used as quickly as possible. <br />The topsoil stockpile will be seeded within a year after it is created with the same rangeland mix <br />shown in the reclamation plan. <br />Uncompahgre Pit, February 2013 I -1 <br />