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NORTH STAR PIT 112 RECLAMATION PERMIT APPLICATION <br />b. Revegetation — types of trees, shrubs, etc.; and <br />No trees or shrubs will be planted as the area is too and to naturally sustain <br />them. <br />c. Topsoiling — specify anticipated minimum depth or range of depths for <br />those areas where topsoil will be replaced. <br />Topsoil will be uniformly placed and spread on all areas disturbed by the <br />mining to a minimum thickness of 6 inches. <br />WEED MANAGEMENT PLAN <br />The operator will monitor and controlling noxious weeds mechanically, by mowing and /or discing. <br />If necessary, weeds will be killed with a contact herbicide by a person who is certified to purchase <br />and handle the herbicides. <br />EXHIBIT F — RECLAMATION PLAN MAP <br />See attached. <br />EXHIBIT G — WATER INFORMATION <br />The operation is not expected to directly affect surface or groundwater systems. <br />EXHIBIT H — WILDLIFE INFORMATION <br />(1) The Operator /Applicant shall include in this Exhibit, a description of the game and <br />non game resources on and in the vicinity of the application area, including, <br />a) A description of the significant wildlife resources on the affected land; <br />There are no significant wildlife resources on the site as this site has been disturbed <br />by mining for over 18 months. Prior to that the site was regularly disturbed as it was <br />cultivated agricultural land (and it is surrounded by cultivated agricultural land). <br />The NRCS characterizes this site as Loamy Plains and "Gravel Breaks" with low plant <br />density (refer to Figure 1 on the next page for illustrative graphic). We have <br />incorporated several of the grasses historically on the site (Little Bulestem, Sideoats <br />Grama) into our seed mix to help improve the site's wildlife value post - reclamation. <br />b) Seasonal use of the area; <br />Because the site does not contain any significant wildlife resources, seasonal use of <br />wildlife in the area is limited. <br />c) Threatened or endangered species; <br />The site does not contain suitable habitat for any threatened or endangered species. <br />North Star Pit 112 Reclamation Permit 8 1 P a g e <br />