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APPLICATION - AGRICULTURAL EXCAVATION SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT FILE NUMBER: PA - RECLAMATION PLAN CHECKLIST - CONTINUED D. Soil Assessment: If the reclamation plan proposes revegetation, an assessment of existing soil conditions may be appropriate. A soil assessment may include: [ ] 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. VegetationANildlife: 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 -tern 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 concern (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 may be 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 premining configuration of gravel bar/stream bed on map or aerial photograph. [ ] 5. Provide cross section(s) of premining 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 the data were obtained from a weather station, state the location of that station. [ ] 2. Provide evidence of contact with the Air Pollution Control District regarding the need for Air Quality permits and F:\DEVSMPlanning Applicalion Fonns\ Page 8 of 15 Agricultural Excavation.doc. (Revised 02-03-10)