2016-05-10_PERMIT FILE - M2010049 (2)

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stockpile, if soil organic matter content falls below 1 percent, a minimum or the equivalent of two tenths of one percent (0.2"0) of organic matter will be added to the soil at a rate of four (4) tons of manure per acre to the location in question. This should prove adequate to assure initial germination, establishment, and survival of the applied seed mixture, all other conditions (field available moisture, etc.) being satisfactory. The inclusion of organic matter by the operator is a voluntary act at the operator's discretion and expense and reflective of good soil management practice. As stated above, the percent organic matter content of stockpiled soils will fall over time. Mixing organic matter can be more thoroughly applied on stockpiles soils, than after it's already been applied to affected ground. The organic matter improves the soil structure, as well as the moisture and fertility holding capacity of post extraction soil. The native percent organic matter composition of soil tends to be diminished by the act of removal in the native state and subsequent stockpiling. Mixing of soil with manure is considered a best management practice to improve the total percent organic matter of attending soil. The method is well understood in both agriculture and in the reclamation/restoration practices on drastically disturbed lands in the establishment of a preferred, enduring, and stabilizing cover of vegetation over formerly affected lands. 6.4.12 Exhibit L - Reclamation Costs 4. Please update the current financial warranty estimate to address the removal of the concrete batch plant foundation in Tract A, Item #2 above, during final reclamation. The structure and foundation will outlive the Extraction Permit and related activity as concrete facility operations will remain a part of planned post extraction industrial/commercial activity,as provided for in the original approved OMLR extraction permit. Since the piers are inert, they can simply be left in place and do not require removal. 6.4.14 Exhibit N - Source of Legal Right to Enter 5. During the pre-operational inspection, the Operator stated the property west of Tract B was recently sold by the Operator and an access easement from Ash Street was retained by the Operator. Please provided a copy of the easement agreement for the Division's file. A copy of the easement agreement with Richmark Real Estate Partners LLC is included with this submittal. a. Please update the amendment Exhibits and maps to indicate the new property owner. 8 Varra Companies, Inc. Western Sugar Project OMLR M-2010-049 Correspondence to Peter Hays 9 May 2016