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4) What will the final grade of the reclaimed slopes be (horizontal:vertical): 1H 50V <br /> (Note: If the Applicant proposes slopes steeper than 3H:1 V (example 1 H:1 V, 2H:1 V, etc.), <br /> please include a justification and a description on how the slope will be stabilized: <br /> Seed permanent with permanent alpha grass mix <br /> a. Please provide a general description of the backfilling and grading: <br /> Tractors with scrapers will place topsoil, then landplane for final grade <br /> 5) Depth of topsoil to be replaced (check one): <br /> __ 4-6 inches __LL6-8 inches <br /> 8-10 inches 10-12 inches <br /> Other: <br /> N/A, explain: <br /> 6) Explain how the seedbed will be prepared to eliminate compacted conditions: <br /> Parahnlic agriculture ripper <br /> 7) Please provide a seed mix recommendation from the local office of the Natural Resources <br /> Conservation Service (specify the quantity of each grass and forb species as pounds of pure <br /> live seed [PLS] per acre) or pick a seed mix from the following list that best represents the <br /> climate zone at the mine; (check one): <br /> a. J r L Dryland Quick Establishment <br /> This general seed mixture is a combination of drought tolerant and adaptable grasses,which <br /> can establish quickly to control erosion. This mix is ideal for sites with an elevation less <br /> than 8,000 feet and is adapted to and conditions. <br /> Seed S PLS Application <br /> Mix Species Scientific Name Rate <br /> Intermediate Wheat grass Thino yrum intermedium 2.50 <br /> Slender Wheat grass El mus trachycaulus, 2.00 <br /> Grasses Pubescent Wheat grass Thinopyrum intermedium 3.00 <br /> Russian Wild rye Psath rostach s 'uncea 3.00 <br /> Western Wheat grass Pasco rum smithii 2.00 <br /> Sand Dropseed Sporobolus cryptandrus 0.25 <br />