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Seed mix number 8 is for the dryland pasture. It is a combination of introduced and <br /> native species that are drought tolerant. A sterile hybrid annual triticale will be planted <br /> in combination with all areas seeded to dryland pasture. <br /> B. Soil Stabilizing Practices <br /> The Division proposes to approve the use of a cover crop as a means to meet soil <br /> stabilization requirements in situations where temporary soil stabilization is required <br /> prior to seeding with the permanent mix (4.15.4). <br /> C. 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)). <br /> These practices were approved based on consultation with and written recommendation <br /> from the NRCS regarding normal and appropriate husbandry practices for the subject <br /> land uses in the Nucla area. <br /> 1. All prime farmlands will be returned to cropland — irrigated alfalfa hay. Table <br /> 2.05.4(2)(e)-3 outlines the management schedule for the cropland. Irrigation <br /> designs are discussed in Subsection 5.2 and shown on Map 2.05.3(3)-3. Irrigation <br /> will be a combination of side roll sprinklers and center pivots. Irrigation designs <br /> and water usage rates are presented in Attachment 2.05.4(2)(e)-7. The NRCS has <br /> provided documentation that the fertilization and irrigation rates and methods are <br /> appropriate as documented in their letter dated October 1, 2010 in Attachment <br /> 2.05.4(2)(e)-11. <br /> 2. The reclaimed irrigated pastureland will use sprinkler irrigation. Map 2.05.3(3)-3 <br /> shows the irrigation layouts. Calculations and irrigation designs are shown in <br /> Attachment 2.05.4(2)(e)-9. Fertilization will be done annually, at NRCS <br /> recommended rates. In addition, interseeding for the purpose of improving stand <br /> composition may be utilized during the first 6 years of the liability period. NRCS <br /> has provided documentation that the irrigation and fertilization rates are <br /> 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 <br /> Attachment 2.05.4(2)(e)-11 of the permit. <br /> D. Comparisons between reclaimed and undisturbed areas, in order to demonstrate that <br /> success criteria of 4.15.8, 4.15.9, or 4.15.10 have been met, will be based on the <br /> following: <br /> 1. Cover— <br /> 28 <br />