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V APPLICATION - AGRICULTURAL EXCAVATION SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT FILE NUMBER: PA- I RECLAMATION PLAN CHECKUST-CONTINUED D. Soil Assessment: If the reclamation plan proposes revegetation,an assessment of existing soil conditions may be appropriate. A soil assessment may include: r [ ] 1. A topsoil inventory map showing soil salvage depths to assess the volume of topsoil available. [ ] 2. A soil profile description describing soil suitable for reclamation. [ ] 3. An analysis of soil texture,chemistry,pH,porosity,permeability,etc.,adequate to assess suitability for revegetation. E. _VegetationlWildlife: A discussion of existing plant and wildlife species is necessary to assess potential adverse environmental impacts. The discussion may include: [ ] 1. A description of the biological setting (refer to"A Guide to Wildlife Habitats of California"available from the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection). [ ] 2. A map and description of vegetation types of affected areas. [ ] 3. A list of all plants, large and small mammals,birds, amphibians,and fish known or suspected to be on-site(include the date of the survey which can be critical in determining the presence of seasonal species). [ ] 4. The identification of unique,critical,and important habitat types within the affected area. [ ] 5. A discussion of potential wildlife impacts,short-term and long-term, resulting from the mining operation. [ ] 6. A list of the federal or state designated rare,threatened,or endangered species,or State Fish and Game species of special concem(including invertebrates),if any,on or near the Site.4 F. In-stream Mining: If mining will occur within an active stream channel,any or all of the following information maybe needed to assess impacts of the proposed operation: [ ] 1. Evidence of contact with local flood control agency regarding possible permitting requirements. [ ] 2. Identify other in-stream mining operations within five miles of the project site,(this information should be used by the lead agency in assessing the cumulative impact of mining on the river channel). [ ] 3. Identify bridges,pipelines,cable crossings,etc.within one mile of the proposed operation. [ ] 4. Show premising configuration of gravel bar/stream bed on map or aerial photograph. [ j 5. Provide cross section(s)of premising stream conditions which can be used to monitor future impacts of the mining operation. [ ] 6. Discuss seasonal flow conditions and gravel replenishment rates. [ ] 7. Discuss Wild and Scenic River status. [ ] 8. Describe previous mining activity,if any. G. Air Resources/Climatology: (data available from local U.S.Weather station) [ ] 1. Include a general description of the climate of the area,including the average rainfall,average snowfall,season of rainfall,average winter low temperature,average summer high temperature,and the source of the climate data. If - wereobtainedIrvinfthatstatierr. ---- — ----- [ ] 2. Provide evidence of contact with the Air Pollution Control District regarding the need for Air Quality permits and monitoring. a POEVSVoPlanning Application Fonnsl Page 8 of 15 Agricultural Excavation.doc.(Revised 02-03-10)