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6.4.5 Exhibit E-Reclamation Plan <br /> 12.Please specify the quantity of seed for each species to be planted as pounds of pure live seed <br /> per acre. Also, specify whether the shrub species to be planted will be planted as seed or <br /> nursery stock. <br /> PLS Response: Please see the attached seed ratio to be applied as pure live seed. There will be no <br /> nursery stock utilized. <br /> 13.The Reclamation Plan states that the seeding method will either be by hydromulching or <br /> broadcast methods. Please specify which method will be utilized. If both methods will be <br /> utilized, then specify the approximate percentage which will apply to each method, e.g. 60% <br /> hydromulch, 40% broadcast. This information is necessary to calculate the financial warranty <br /> amount, as the cost between each of these seeding methods varies significantly. <br /> PLS Response: PLS will only implement a conventional planting method(broadcast seeding). <br /> 14.The Applicant has stated that noxious weeds will be controlled by chemical spraying or other <br /> means. Please indicate if there is ongoing weed control at the site, if so specify the weed <br /> species that are being treated. Also, if weed treatment is necessary at the site,then provide a <br /> weed control plan with the following information*: <br /> a) A list of potential species of noxious weeds that may occur on the site. <br /> b) A description of the various control measures that will be employed such as mechanical, <br /> chemical, biological control or a combination of the three methods. <br /> c) Provide a monitoring plan that specifies how often the Operator will monitor the site and <br /> the actions that will be taken if noxious weeds are detected. <br /> d) Provide a post-treatment monitoring plan to evaluate the effectiveness of the control <br /> measures. <br /> e) Provide a commitment that the weed control plan will be implemented for the life of the <br /> mine. <br /> * If this information has been addressed through prior permitting actions, then please specify <br /> where the Division can review this information. <br /> PLS Response: Please see attached Owl Canyon Complex Weed Control Plan. <br /> 15.The Applicant has specified two different seed mixes to be used. Please clarify if the seed <br /> mix listed on Page E-4 or Page E-6 will be used. <br /> PLS Response: Please see the attached seed ratio to be applied as pure live seed. The seed mix <br /> detailed in E-4 will be used. <br /> 16.The Operator received approval to backfill waste sand generated outside of the permit area <br /> under Technical Revision No. 2. Please indicate if the backfilling of waste sand is still a <br /> component of the Reclamation Plan. If so, please specify the volume of material to be imported <br /> and whether or not it will be stockpiled; stockpile locations should be depicted on the Mining <br /> Plan Map. <br /> PLS Response:No waste sand will be used. <br />