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Topsoil will be replaced on all exposed, disturbed or barren <br /> areas, and the site will be revegetated with a mixture of <br /> grasses, fertilizer and mulch. <br /> Revegetation will take place in such a way as to establish a <br /> diverse, effective and long-lasting vegetative cover that is <br /> capable of self regeneration and at least equal in extent of <br /> cover to the natural vegetation of the surrounding area. <br /> Topsoil and soil substitute redistribution methods, volumes of <br /> materials to be redistributed, any required topsoil <br /> amendments, methods of redistribution and prevention of <br /> overcompaction, minimum and average thicknesses of replaced <br /> topsoil and overburden and methods to protect redistributed <br /> topsoil from wind and water erosion will be as per the <br /> recommendations of the USDA Soil Conservation Service. <br /> 22. For operations occurring within or adjacent to a seasonal or <br /> permanent stream, river, or other body of water, describe <br /> actions being taken to protect water quality and wildlife <br /> habitat: <br /> At no time will quarrying operations take place within or <br /> immediately adjacent to a seasonal or permanent stream. <br /> An existing watercourse and wetland habitat flows westerly <br /> through the central portion of the lease holding. The project <br /> applicant proposes that mitigating conditions be imposed upon <br /> the excavation permit to reduce any potential environmental <br /> impacts upon this watercourse and wetland to a level of <br /> insignificance. <br /> These conditions should include the requirement that <br /> excavation and quarrying operations shall not disturb the <br /> existing watercourse and wetlands habitats and shall not serve <br /> to divert surface water flows out of the natural drainage <br /> course. Excavation and quarrying operations shall not occur <br /> within 100 feet from the centerline of the natural drainage <br /> channel . This area may be enhanced by additional plantings if <br /> this is deemed desirable or necessary upon appropriate agency <br /> review. <br /> If ultimately necessary, earthen retaining berms shall be <br /> constructed to prevent overflow of water from the wetlands and <br /> watercourse into the open pit excavation. Such berms shall be <br /> constructed to a height of 25 feet, with a base width of 75 <br /> feet Earthen construction material shall be adequately <br /> compacted and berm surfaces will be revegetated to prevent <br /> water or wind erosion. <br /> Process water and water from the 6 man-made recycling/storage <br /> ponds in the northerly portion of the site will be retained <br /> 11 <br /> CONDOR <br />