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The following language included in previously approved OMLR permit applications was inadvertently <br /> left out of this application,and is provided here for clarification,as follows (green ink): <br /> Generally, the percent organic matter content (approximately 1 to 3 percent for native soils) of <br /> stockpiled soils will fall over time. Depending upon soil testing and analysis of a specific soil <br /> stockpile, if soil organic matter content falls below 1 percent, a minimum or the equivalent of two <br /> tenths of one percent (0.2°%) of organic matter will be added to the soil at a rate of four (4) tons of <br /> manure per acre to the location in question. This should prove adequate to assure initial germination, <br /> establishment, and survival of the applied seed mixture, all other conditions (field available moisture, <br /> etc.) being satisfactory. <br /> The inclusion of organic matter by the operator is a voluntary act at the operator's discretion and <br /> expense and reflective of good soil management practice. As stated above, the percent organic matter <br /> content of stockpiled soils will fall over time. Mixing organic matter can be more thoroughly applied <br /> on stockpiles soils, than after it's already been applied to affected ground. The organic matter <br /> improves the soil structure, as well as the moisture and fertility holding capacity of post extraction <br /> soil. <br /> The native percent organic matter composition of soil tends to be diminished by the act of removal in <br /> the native state and subsequent stockpiling. Mixing of soil with manure is considered a best <br /> management practice to improve the total percent organic matter of attending soil. The method is <br /> well understood in both agriculture and in the reclamation/restoration practices on drastically <br /> disturbed lands in the establishment of a preferred, enduring, and stabilizing cover of vegetation over <br /> formerly affected lands. <br /> The Operator stated they had recently sold the property west of Tract B and retained an access easement <br /> from Ash Street. The Division requests the Operator provided a copy of the easement agreement for the <br /> Division's file. <br /> Included with this submittal. <br /> Photographs taken during the inspection are attached. The issues mentioned in this report will be sent to the <br /> Applicant in an adequacy letter. <br /> Acknowledged. <br /> END—Part III <br /> 11 <br /> Varra Companies, Inc. Western Sugar Project OMLR M-2010-049 <br /> Correspondence to Peter Hays 9 May 2016 <br />