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representative of the geology, soils, and vegetation of the permit area as determined by <br />premining inventories. The IC reference area shown on Map 2.05.4(2)(e) -3 is part of the IC <br />area designated on Map 2.04.10 -1 (Pre Mine Vegetation), has the same soils (including prime <br />farmland Barx) as the Morgan Property (Map 2.04.9 -1) and share the same overall geology as <br />the rest of the Morgan property. The vegetation was historically the same since it was part of <br />the larger irrigated alfalfa field. <br />5.5.2 Irrigated Cropland - Prime Farmland <br />Please see permit Section 2.06.6, subsection 6.6 for all information on the success criteria and <br />demonstration for prime farmland areas of Irrigated Cropland. The revegetation success <br />measurement criteria is described below in Rule 4.25.5(3): <br />Measurement of success in prime farmland revegetation will be determined based upon the <br />techniques approved in the permit by the Division under [Rule] 2.06.6. At a minimum, the <br />following shall be met: <br />(a) Average annual crop production shall be determined based upon a minimum of 3 years of <br />data. Crop production shall be measured for the three cropping years immediately prior to full <br />release of bond in accordance with Rule 3.03.1(2) (c), or partial release of bond in accordance <br />with Rules 3.03.1(2)(b), and 3.03.1(3)(b); <br />Emphasis added. <br />It should be noted that the revegetation success measurement for Prime Farmland is slightly <br />different from that applied to Irrigated Cropland in general. Revegetation success on Prime <br />Farmlands is determined using a three -year rolling average of production, compared to two <br />years of production on Irrigated Cropland in general. <br />5.5.3 Irrigated Cropland - Non -Prime Farmland <br />A minimum of 2 years of production and cover data will be gathered in all non -prime farmland <br />Irrigated Cropland areas. This is in accordance with Rule 4.15.9, shown below. Each year the <br />IC data is gathered from reclaimed areas, it will also be gather from the IC reference area. <br />Rule 4.15.9: <br />August 2013 PR -08 2.05.4(2)(e) - 45 <br />