2013-10-15_PERMIT FILE - C1982057A (2)

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Seed P,Ex No.3 Tall wheatgrass Russian wildrye Alkali grass Alfalfa Seed Mix No.4 Intermediate wheatgrass Alfalfa The above introduced species have been included in the mixes to enhance the forage utility of the revegetated lands, add legumes to supplement any native legumes present in the stand, benefit wildlife habitat, ensure that sufficient types of species are present to cover a range of site conditions, and provide adequate vegetation cover on more adverse sites. The above introduced species, as well as all natives in the mixes are compatible with the plant and animal species of the region and are not poisonous or noxious. These species are desirable and necessary to the achievement of the approved postmining land use. The introduced species proposed have been developed for, or used in, a variety of agronomic situations in the western U.S. for many years and are well documented in the technical literature. Seeding and Planting Methods. Seeding of the permanent seed mixes will be done the first fall planting season after topsoil distribution. At the Seneca II Mine five miles to the east, seeding has been done as early as late August with no winter kill problems. This is due to the insulating affects of heavy snow cover. Cover crops may be seeded at any time from late spring to the fall planting season to provide interim stabilization as necessary. Seeding of perennial mixes in areas with cover crops will be timed to avoid direct competition with actively growing cover crop species. Cover crops that may produce seed that would compete with the perennial mix will be mowed prior to seed maturation. The normal planting season will run from August 15 to approximately November 1. Weather conditions may require earlier termination of the fall planting season. Spring weather conditions severely limit the opportunities for seeding of the permanent mixes. The month of May will be the only consistent period available for spring seeding. All spring seeding activities will be completed by June 15. Any transplanting, interseeding, or reseeding of permanent reclamation would usually be accomplished concurrent with the regular planting season. Seeding will be accomplished by drill seeding, broadcast seeding, or hydroseeding. Drill seeding is the preferred method and will be employed on the majority of reclaimed areas. A rangeland type drill equipped with two seed boxes will be used for all drill seeding. This type of drill is capable of handling the rough and trashy surface conditions common in =e- topsoiled