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4. ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS <br /> 4.3 AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES <br /> r conducting periodic soil microbiology cultures. This element will also identify watering <br /> requirements for the stockpiles,protocols for pest and invasive species control and <br /> procedures for periodically adding or removing soil materials to and from the stockpiles. <br /> d. Reclamation Activities. Following the completion of mining activities, site reclamation <br /> shall consist of preparing the site for cultivated agriculture. Soil tests and climatic studies <br /> of the reclaimed sites shall be systematically performed prior to reestablishing annual <br /> r crops and/or orchards in reclaimed pits. An emphasis shall be place on rehabilitating the <br /> site to accommodate commodities that are currently grown on the subject property (e.g., <br /> orchards). An evaluation of deep ripping the pit floor prior to the reintroduction of <br /> topsoil should be conducted to determine if such procedures would help to alleviate <br /> ` anticipated drainage limitations. In addition, the applicant shall minimize application of <br /> nitrogen and phosphorous fertilizers due to the close proximity of(shallow)groundwater. <br /> A complete agronomic evaluation shall be conducted prior to plantings to establish rates <br /> of fertilizer and herbicide applications. <br /> Significance after Mitigation: Less-than-significant. <br /> RMC Pacific Vernalis Quarry Mining and Reclamation Project 4.3-13 ESA/203015 <br /> Adminisvalive Dreg Eai Mmch 2004 <br />