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sampling in 2008 (conducted in support of the Phase II bond release) revealed that the <br />vegetation cover and species composition were more than adequate for erosion control <br />and either wildlife habitat or pasture (bond release documents hereby incorporated by <br />reference). <br />Schedule <br />Revegetation was implemented immediately following redistribution of soil. <br />Seed Mix/Seeding Methods <br />A basic grass and forb seed mixture was used in all areas revegetated after reclamation <br />(Table 5-6). The seed mix employed for final revegetation was the same seed mix <br />approved for the original post -mining land use of wildlife habitat (with the removal of <br />woody plants per the landowners request and the approval of CDRMS). At the time of <br />final reclamation, it was determined that the seed mix would be adequate to meet the <br />requirements of any and all post -mining land uses. Grasses and fortis were planted using <br />drill seeding and broadcast means. In the case of broadcast seeding, the seeding rates <br />were two times the rate shown in Table 5-6. No woody plants were planted in the <br />revegetated area (per the landowners request). After revegetation, verification of the <br />seeded species (seed mix composition and rate) were provided to CDRMS and approved. <br />Mulch <br />Mulching consisted of crimping hay or straw into the soil at the same time seeding takes <br />place. Mulch was applied at the rate of 2.0 tons per acre. <br />Irrigation <br />No irrigation was employed during revegetation at the Carbon Junction Mine. <br />Weed and Pest Control <br />Noxious weeds have been and continue to be controlled on the revegetated areas of the <br />mine site. Upon identification of an infestation, OEI will implement control measures. <br />Control measures will be implemented based on recommendations of the local NRCS or <br />agricultural extension office. OEI will modify the permit as necessary to address any <br />previously unspecified measures to be implemented. <br />Fertilization <br />No fertilization was employed during the revegetation of the Carbon Junction Mine. <br />Revegetation Success Criteria <br />As briefly described above, the post -mining land uses of the Carbon Junction Mine have <br />been changed over the life of the mine. Initially, the post -mining land uses were wildlife <br />Abridged Permit Document 5-9 Permit Revision PROI 9/2014 <br />