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

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In those areas where revegetation will occur,the site will be prepared to provide the best chance for the selected plant species becoming established. Following is what is typically recommended by local NRCS Field Offices in order to ensure seeding success. The seedbed should be well settled and firm, but friable enough that the seed can be drilled at the recommended depth. Soils having been compacted by traffic or other equipment should be tilled (deep-chiseled or ripped if necessary) breaking up restrictive or compacted layers, and then harrowed and rolled or packed to produce the required firm seedbed. If the seed is to be broadcast seeded, then the seedbed should be settled and fairly firm, but left rough enough to catch the seed and allow some coverage by soil when tracked in by equipment or harrowed and packed into the soil surface. Avoid seedbed preparation when the soil is wet to prevent seedbed compaction. Planting depth should be based on the recommendation for the plant species selected. (6) Methods of weed control shall be employed for all prohibited noxious weed species, and whenever invasion of a reclaimed area by other weed species seriously threatens the continued development of the desired vegetation. Weed control methods shall also be used whenever the inhabitation of the reclaimed area by weeds threaten further spread of serious weed pests to nearby areas. The Applicant/Operator will actively control noxious weeds on the mine site. If noxious weeds do invade the site, the weed control program will be implemented as soon as possible. Attachment 11 contains the noxious weed control program. (7) When necessary,fire lanes or access roads shall be constructed through the area to be planted These lanes or roads shall provide access for planting crews,supervision and inspection. This provision is not applicable. The proposed facility has an existing access road. (8) Planting required for reclamation may be delayed, through the period of use related to places of refuse disposal, haulage roads and road cuts. Normal stabilization of surfaces is required. No planting is required. This provision is not applicable. (9) Where adverse characteristics of the surface, not feasibly remedied by artificial measures, would seriously inhibit plant growth,planting may be delayed or provided on substitute acres, depending upon natural corrective processes over a ten year period. We do not plan to substitute other areas for reclamation. 51