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• The NRCS in Moffat County did not recommend fertilizer during reclamation. This was confirmed in an email on June 28, 2017 from Mr. Kendall Smith of the Moffat County NRCS district office. • The NRCS recommended seed mix is included in the exhibit. • Straw wattles will be placed at the crest of reconstructed slopes to protect the surface from erosion. In addition,wattles will be placed at the toe of the native highwall outcrop abutting the slopes and every 30 ft. down the reconstructed slopes when reconstructed slopes are longer than 30 ft. Approximately 2500 linear ft. of straw wattles may be used during final reclamation. Proposed wattle placement is depicted in Figure F-6. 4. 6.4.7 EXHIBIT G—Water Information • In accordance with Rule 6.4.7 (5), Pioneer affirmatively states that it has applied for a NPDES permit from the Water Quality Control Division at Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment(COG502120). The Assessment of Potential Pollutant Sources and Control Measures section of the Storm Water Management Plan is provided in this response. • The revised exhibit is provided to replace the initial submission exhibit. 5. 6.4.8 EXHIBIT H—Wildlife Information The revised exhibit is provided to replace the initial submission exhibit. 6. 6.4.10 EXHIBIT J—Vegetation Information Mr. Kendall Smith, USDA-NRCS District Conservationist, provided the Rangeland Productivity and Plant Composition report for the soil types within the permit boundary. The revised exhibit is provided. 7. 6.4.12 EXHIBIT L—Reclamation Costs The revised Exhibit L is enclosed. 8. 6.4.14 EXHIBIT N—Source of Legal Right to Enter US BLM provided right to enter Section 15 for reclamation activities in the July 12, 2017 correspondence. In addition, please find addition figures for 6.4.6 EXHIBIT F—Reclamation Plan Maps. Figure F-5 reflects anticipated topography after slope restoration during reclamation. Figure F-6 proposes straw wattle placement after the disturbed area is seeded and mulched. The adequacy response was USPS Expressed Mail on July 17, 2017 to Lila Herod, Moffat County Clerk& Recorder. The proof of filing these adequacy responses will be provided Division immediately upon receipt.