2016-08-18_PERMIT FILE - P2016022 (2)

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7 (FORM 2 -Public filing) 12. List the seed mixture to be used in the re-establishment of vegetation. See the attached seed mixture calculation to obtain PLS/acre. For assistance with formulating seed mixtures and rates, contact the local NRCS if on private land, BLM/USFS if on public land or State Land Board if on state land. A. Provide plant name and seeding rate Plant Name Seeding Rate(PLS/acre) Western wheatgrass 3.00 Slender wheatgrass 4.00 Alpine bluegrass 0.50 Mountain brome 2.50 Sheep fescue 1 .00 Alpine timothy 0.50 Tufted hairgrass 0.25 Rocky Mountain penstemon 0.25 Western yarrow 0.10 Mountain lupine 2.00 B. Describe the method for seed bed preparation,and application method for grass/forb seeding: The final surface of backfilled sites and roads will be left in rough condition to hold seed and to optimize germination. Reclaimed areas will be hand-broadcast seeded with an approved seed mix approval. The individual species and application rates have been selected to promote optimum seed germination and plant growth. Seeding will be completed at the appropriate time of year as advised noxious weeds on an annual basis until release. Weed control will be performed as needed during the appropriate season to eradicate infestations, if necessary. V. TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR PROSPECTING OPERATIONS: 3. Reclamation measures shall be fulfilled in a timely manner and completed within five(5)years of completion of prospecting activities. 4. The prospecting operations described in this Notice will be conducted in such a manner as to minimize surface disturbances. In addition to the measures required in Rule 5,precautions to be taken include: A. Confinement of operations to areas near existing roads or trails,where practicable. Existing roads which are to remain as permanent roads after prospecting activities are completed shall be left in a condition equal to or better than the pre- prospecting condition; B. Drilling shall be conducted in such a way as to prevent cuttings and fluids from directly entering any dry or flowing stream channel. Drill cuttings must be spread to a depth no greater than one-half(1/2) inch or buried in an approved disposal pit;