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(4) Consideration of environmental and biological factors in the Reclamation Plan: <br /> Since the post mining land use is rangeland, the primary goals of the revegetation plan are to <br /> ensure site erosion control, stability and to provide food for domestic livestock. These goals may <br /> be met through a combination of physical and biological measures. The NRCS will be consulted <br /> to ensure that these goals are met. <br /> (5) Ensure the establishment of a diverse and long-lasting vegetative cover: <br /> In those areas where revegetation will occur, the site will be prepared to provide the best chance <br /> for the selected plant species becoming established. Following is what is typically recommended <br /> by local NRCS Field Offices in order to ensure seeding success. <br /> (6) Seedbed Preparation: <br /> The seedbed should be well settled and firm, but friable enough that the seed can be drilled at the <br /> recommended depth. Soils having been compacted by traffic or other equipment should be tilled <br /> (deep-chiseled or ripped if necessary)breaking up restrictive or compacted layers, and then <br /> harrowed and rolled or packed to produce the required firm seedbed. If the seed is to be broadcast <br /> seeded, then the seedbed should be settled and fairly firm, but left rough enough to catch the seed <br /> and allow some coverage by soil when tracked in by equipment or harrowed and packed into the <br /> soil surface. Avoid seedbed preparation when the soil is wet to prevent seedbed compaction. <br /> Planting depth should be based on the recommendation for the plant species selected. Drill row <br /> spacing should be approximately 8 inches. <br /> (7) Methods of weed control: <br /> The Applicant/Operator will actively control noxious weeds on the mine site. If noxious weeds <br /> do invade the site,the weed control program will be implemented as soon as possible. <br /> Attachment I1 contains the noxious weed control program. <br /> (8) Fire lanes and access roads: <br /> Not applicable, it will not be necessary to construct additional fire lanes or access roads. <br /> (9) Delays to the revegetation process on selected areas: <br /> It is understood by the Applicant, planting required for reclamation may be delayed,through the <br /> period of use related to areas of refuse disposal, haul roads and road cuts. All applicable industry <br /> stabilization standards for such areas will be followed. The Applicant is aware that no planting is <br /> required on these areas, as follows: <br /> (a) On any affected land being used or proposed for the deposit or disposal of refuse, until after <br /> the cessation of operations for productive use of such refuse. <br /> 35 <br />