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Seed mix numbers 5 and 6 are for the reclaimed irrigated pastureland. All species are in <br /> these mixes are introduced and were selected as beneficial for grazing purposes as discussed <br /> in Section 2.05.4(2)(e). <br /> Seed mix number 7 is for the cropland—irrigated alfalfa hay. A companion crop of triticale <br /> or an alternative winter annual grain will be seeded along with the alfalfa. <br /> Seed mix number 8 is for the dryland pasture. It is a combination of introduced and native <br /> species that are drought tolerant. A sterile hybrid annual triticale will be planted in <br /> combination with all areas seeded to dryland pasture. <br /> B. Husbandry Practices <br /> The Division proposes to approve certain management activities as normal husbandry <br /> practices that may be conducted without re-initiating the liability period (4.15.7(5)). These <br /> practices were approved based on consultation with and written recommendation from the <br /> NRCS regarding normal and appropriate husbandry practices for the subject land uses in the <br /> Nucla area. <br /> 1. Prime farmland on the Morgan property will be returned to cropland—irrigated alfalfa hay. <br /> Table 2.05.4(2)(e)-3 outlines the management schedule for the cropland. Irrigation designs <br /> are discussed in Subsection 5.2 and shown on Map 2.05.3(3)-3. Irrigation will be a <br /> combination of side roll sprinklers and center pivots. Irrigation designs and water usage rates <br /> are presented in Attachment 2.05.4(2)(e)-7. The NRCS has provided documentation that the <br /> fertilization and irrigation rates and methods are appropriate as documented in their letter <br /> dated October 1, 2010 in Attachment 2.05.4(2)(e)-11. <br /> 2. The reclaimed irrigated pastureland will use sprinkler irrigation. Map 2.05.3(3)-3 shows the <br /> irrigation layouts. Calculations and irrigation designs are shown in Attachment 2.05.4(2)(e)- <br /> 9. Fertilization will be done annually, at NRCS recommended rates. In addition, <br /> interseeding for the purpose of improving stand composition may be utilized during the first <br /> 6 years of the liability period. NRCS has provided documentation that the irrigation and <br /> fertilization rates are appropriate as seen in Attachment 2.05.4(2)(e)-11 of the permit. <br /> 3. On the reclaimed dryland pasture, interseeding for the purpose of improving stand <br /> composition may be utilized during the first 4 years of the liability period. NRCS <br /> documentation for interseeding as a normal husbandry practice is provided in Attachment <br /> 2.05.4(2)(e)-11 of the permit. <br /> C. Comparisons between reclaimed and undisturbed areas, in order to demonstrate that success <br /> criteria of 4.15.8, 4.15.9, or 4.15.10 have been met, will be based on the following: <br /> D. Cover— <br /> The success standard for irrigated pasture is based on the irrigated pasture reference area. <br /> The reference area is located east of the NH2 permit area on land owned by ERMR(see <br /> Maps 2.05.4(2)(e)-1 and (e)-2). Successful cover establishment will be demonstrated when <br /> 16 <br />