2020-08-09_PERMIT FILE - M2020041

• Permit No: M2020041
• IBM Index Class Name: Permit File
• Doc Date: 8/9/2020
• Doc Name: Application
• From: Kilgore Companies
• To: DRMS
• Email Name: ECS
• Email Name: MAC
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

Peak Ranch Resource
August 5, 2020
The proposed permanent rangeland seed mix(Table E-3)was developed for the Peak Ranch Resource site.
Note that the rates given in Table E-3 are for a drilled application rate and rates will be double for a broadcast
application.
Table E-3: Permanent Rangeland Seed Mix
basedSpecies' Plant Type Percentage of Mix(%, Project Drill Seed Mix
Smooth brome Sodformer 15% 1.95
Mountain brome Sodformer 10% 2.0
Mutton grass Bunchgrass 10% 0.2
Western wheatgrass Sodformer 15% 2.4
Streambank wheatgrass Sodformer 10% 1.1
Prairie junegrass Bunchgrass 10% 0.1
Bottlebrush squirreltail Bunchgrass 10% 0.9
Indian ricegrass Bunchgrass 10% 1.2
Alfalfa Legume 10% 0.8
Total 100% 10.65
If an area is ready for seeding outside the optimal times for permanent seeding,fast growing annual cover
crops may be planted to reduce erosion and dust generation during the first summer. The proposed seed mix
for the Annual Cover Crop is listed in Table E-4, below. In this event, the permanent seed crop will be planted
in the fall of that year. Permanent seeding windows in this area are typically before May 15 in the spring and
after October 1 in the fall.
Table E-4: Annual Cover Crop Seed Mix
Species Drill Seeded Rate
(Ibs PILS per acre)
Annual Oats 30
OR
Sterile Triticale 30
To ensure the establishment of a diverse and long-lasting vegetative cover,the Operator will employ site
preparation techniques and protection.The soil shall be mechanically conditioned using discs and rippers,
mulch will be spread and crimped after seeding, and temporary irrigation may be employed to ensure
germination of as many seedlings as possible. Drill seeding will be utilized throughout the site.
Certified weed free mulch will be crimped into the surface at 2000 lbs. per-acre. Furrows from discing will be
left in the topsoil to provide moisture concentration and shade areas to promote better conditions for
successful vegetation establishment. Seeding will occur in the first favorable season following the placement
of topsoil.
8 Permanent vegetation seed mix consists of native species.
9 Rates are based on NRCS guidance(Plant Materials Technical Note No.59[revised],March 2012)for Critical Planting Area Planting in
mined land conditions.
10 PLS=Pure Live Seed
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