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11. The reclamation plan narrative states the seeding will utilize NRCS standard practice <br /> 590 and 595 regarding fertilizer and weed control. Please clarify what"standard practice <br /> 590 and 595" is and how they will be utilized to determine fertilizer rates and weed <br /> control practices? Please provide these documents. <br /> I looked for the referenced NRCS standard practice 590 and 595 and did not find enough <br /> detail regarding fertilizer and weed control. I am attaching descriptions of planting, <br /> fertilizer decisions, and weed control in lieu of those standards. <br /> 12. Please provide a comparison of the proposed post-mining land use to the other land uses <br /> in the vicinity and to the adopted state and local land used plans and programs if <br /> applicable. <br /> The majority of the surrounding land is farm ground. The land is zoned agriculture. <br /> 13. Please indicate the proposed time (season) the operator will conduct seeding. <br /> Seeding of any disturbed banks will occur between November and April. <br /> 14. In accordance with Rule 3.1.5(8), if the Operator's choice of reclamation is for <br /> agricultural or horticultural crops which will require the use of farm equipment,the <br /> Operator will need to grade the site so that the area can be traversed with farm <br /> machinery. Generally a 3H:1V slope is too steep for farm machinery. The Division <br /> believes a 5H:1 V slope would be more appropriate. If the applicant wishes to maintain <br /> cropland as the post mining land use,please commit to grading the side slopes of the pit <br /> excavation to a minimum 5H:1 V slope and revise the Reclamation Plan Map <br /> accordingly. <br /> We are willing to commit to a 511:1V slope for the farm ground. The reclamation plan map <br /> is revised and attached. <br /> 15. Please explain what measures will be taken to stabilize the reclaimed stream channel <br /> side slopes while the desired vegetation establishes? <br /> The banks of Coyote Creek that are disturbed will be reclaimed. Any topsoil removed will <br /> be spread over the banks. The slopes will be seeded according to the plan submitted. <br /> Depending on whether a drill can be used, seeding might occur by broadcasting. <br /> 4 <br />