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4) What will the final grade of the reclaimed slopes be (horizontal:vertical): 3 •1 <br /> (Note: If the Applicant proposes slopes steeper than 31-1:1 V (example 1 H:1 V, 21-1:1 V, etc.), <br /> please include a justification and a description on how the slope will be stabilized: <br /> a. Please provide a general description of the backfilling and grading: <br /> Clay/overburden material will be placed starting at the bottom of the excavation, and <br /> procee to the top of the excavation with the exterior berm being constructed last. <br /> 5) Depth of topsoil to be replaced (check one): <br /> F 4-6 inches __ 6-8 inches <br /> 8-10 inches F1 10-12 inches <br /> Other: <br /> N/A, explain: <br /> 6) Explain how the seedbed will be prepared to eliminate compacted conditions: <br /> The cearlhed well he scarified t ra Igh npd immediataly p roor to sped placement to ensure If IC <br /> not in a compacted condition <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. F-1 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 Species Scientific Name PLS Application <br /> Mix Rate <br /> Intermediate Wheatgrass Thinopyrum intermedium 2.50 <br /> Slender Wheatgrass El mus track caulus, 2.00 <br /> Grasses <br /> Pubescent Wheatgrass Thinopyrum intermedium 3.00 <br /> Russian Wild rye Psath rostach s 'uncea 3.00 <br /> Western Wheatgrass Pasco rum smithii 2.00 <br /> Sand Dro seed S orobolus cryptandrus 0.25 <br />