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behind earthen berms to prevent the escape of silty water into <br /> surface drainage courses, and to prevent erosion of sediment <br /> into existing water courses. No process waters will be <br /> released. <br /> 23 . Describe any actions being taken during the project and as <br /> part of the reclamation process that will enchange wildlife <br /> habitat. Also describe any trees or vegetation to be removed: <br /> The only vegetation to be removed will be that of rangeland <br /> grasses currently used for cattle grazing. No wildlife habitat <br /> will be impacted or removed from the site. It is the intent of <br /> the developer that the site be reclaimed as cattle grazing <br /> rangeland. <br /> 24 . Describe soil conditions and proposed soil salvage plan: <br /> As summarized above, overburden soils are made up of. the <br /> Redding Soil Series, a gravelly loam with cobbly-gravel ly <br /> surface textures. This soil has a USDA Capability Rating of <br /> Class IV, a low water-holding capacity, and has shallow root <br /> zones, resulting in a soil poorly suited to agricultural <br /> purposes. This soil has been characterized as a red, acid, <br /> iron-silica hardpan with thick continuous clay coatings on ped <br /> surfaces. No topsoil or overburden materials have been or <br /> shall be removed from the site. The land will be reclaimed for <br /> cattle grazing rangeland, with the replacement of earlier <br /> stockpiled topsoil and revegetation with rangeland grasses. <br /> 25. Describe methods, sequence, and timing for bringing <br /> reclamation of the land to its end state. Indicate on the site <br /> plan, or on diagrams as necessary. Include discussion of the <br /> following: <br /> In the northerly portion of the site, the flattened tops of <br /> the low rolling hills will be reclaimed as is, rather than <br /> being graded and re-contoured to some other shape. In the <br /> southerly portion of the site, the ultimate open pit <br /> structure varying in depth from 10 to 40 feet, will not be <br /> regraded or backfilled. Pit slopes and bottom will be <br /> reclaimed for cattle grazing rangeland. <br /> Preliminary revegetation activities will be as per the <br /> specifications prepared by the Soil Conservation Service, and <br /> outlined in their letter of August 24 to El Rancho Rock and <br /> Sand, Inc A seed mix of Blands Brome, Annual Ryegrass and <br /> Lana Vetch shall be applied, fertilized and mulched as per <br /> construction requirements CA 342 for Critical Area Planting. <br /> 12 <br /> CONDOR <br />