2018-10-29_PERMIT FILE - M2018057 (2)

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Please see the proposed seed mix. It is composed of species which were inventoried by the NRCS for soils adjacent to the waste rock pile. We believe these species have the best characteristics for site establishment. (2) If the Operator's choice or reclamation is forest planting, they may, with the approval of the department,select the type of trees to be planted. If the Operator is unable to acquire sufficient planting stock of desired tree species from the state or elsewhere at a reasonable cost, they may defer planting until planting stock is available to plant such land as originally planned, or they may select an alternate method of reclamation. Even though the site is forested, a grass/forb mix is being proposed for site stabilization. Tree species will gradually invade the site where conditions are appropriate for seedling establishment. (3) If the Operator's choice of reclamation is for range, the land shall be restored to slopes commensurate with the proposed land use and shall not be too steep to be traversed by livestock. The area maybe seeded either by hand, or power, or by the aerial method. The site is being restored to wildlife habitat. The post mining slopes should also be adequate for use by domestic livestock. However,the site is not presently grazed by domestic livestock at this time, to our knowledge. (4) The revegetation plan shall provide for the greatest probability of success in plant establishment and vegetation development by considering environmental factors such as seasonal patterns of precipitation, temperature and wind,soil texture and fertility;slope stability; and direction of slope faces. Similar attention shall be given to biological factors such as proper inoculation of legume seed, appropriate seeding and transplanting practices, care of forest planting stock, and restriction of grazing during initial establishment. The Board of office, in consultation with the Landowner and the local Soil Conservation district, if any,shall determine when grazing may start. We do not intend to allow grazing on the property. Since the post mining land use is wildlife habitat,the primary goals of the revegetation plan are to ensure site erosion control, stability and to provide food and cover for various classes of wildlife. These goals may be met through a combination of physical and biological measures. The NRCS will be consulted to ensure that these goals are met. (S) To insure the establishment of a diverse and long lasting vegetative cover, the Operator shall employ appropriate techniques of site preparation and protection such as mechanical soil conditioning by disking and ripping;mulching;soil amendments and fertilizers; and irrigation. 50