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will be regraded, and retopsoiled as soon as they are able to be reclaimed and as additional <br /> mining areas become active. An NRCS approved seed mix will be used. It is anticipated that <br /> the following mix would be adequate for reclamation purposes. <br /> 5,1 Native Grass Seed Mix <br /> Species Pounds of pure live seed Rer acre(drilled) <br /> Blue grama 1.8 <br /> Western wheatgrass 9.6 <br /> Sideoats grama 1.8 <br /> Needle and thread 2.2 <br /> Indian ricegrass 1.2 <br /> Little bluestem 0.7 <br /> Galleta grass 0.4 <br /> Green needlegrass 1.0 <br /> Total 18.7 <br /> Broadcast seeding will be done at double the drill rate. <br /> 6. Post-Reclamation Site Drainage <br /> Final reclamation surfaces will be graded such that onsite drainage waters flow in a similar path <br /> to the original pre-mining path; however, most of the surface water will infiltrate the porous and <br /> dry landscape within 72 hours. <br /> 7. Revegetation Success Criteria <br /> Areas will be deemed adequate when vegetation is established to control erosion and noxious <br /> weeds are not present in any significant amounts and all the conditions of Rule 3.1.10 are met. <br /> 8. Monitoring Reclamation Success <br /> Monitoring reclamation on an ongoing basis will allow minor revisions to assure efficient and <br /> successful reclamation. The Operator plans to use the local NRCS office to assist in determining <br /> the ability of the reclaimed land to control erosion. If minor changes or modifications are needed <br /> to the seeding and reclamation plan, revision plans will be submitted to the Division, as required. <br /> It is hoped that the Division will aid in evaluating the success of ongoing reclamation processes. <br />