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All aspects of the proposed reclamation plan are aimed at achieving the highest <br />possible success in vegetation establishment in consideration of all controlling factors. <br />3.1 POST-MINING TOPOGRAPHY <br />Topographic maps depicting approximate existing and final reclamation contours <br />are presented on Figures 2.2-7a, 2.2-7C, 3.1-2 through 3.1-g. Post-mining slopes and <br />landform configuration are similar to the pre-mining conditions identified in Figure 1.1-2, <br />and existing conditions shown in Figure 2.2-1. Because the disturbed area associated <br />with the operation is of limited area and is located primarily in a draw with steep slopes <br />and rock outcrops existent, post-mining topographic configuration will not be unlike the <br />pre-mining conditions. <br />All disturbed area will be retumed to its former uses, wildlife habitat and <br />rangeland and will be retumed in a manner that is suitable to such use and correlated <br />with surrounding land uses which are generally based on topographic limitations. <br />The upper segment of the road located along the canyon slopes (wildlife habitat) <br />will be reclaimed utilizing a backhoe and bulldozer. Material will be pulled from the <br />downslope and cast into the road area to approximate original drainages, proposed <br />post-mining land use and surrounding land use. <br />Backfilling is discussed in Section 3.3. <br />All grading will be done on the contour where possible. The backfill areas <br />(sealing of drift entries, road work and sediment ponds) will be roughened on those <br />slopes where equipment can be safely operated in order to provide protection against <br />slippage. <br />TR-22 3-3 05/23!07 <br />