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4) What will the final grade of the reclaimed slopes be (horizontal:vertical): 4 : 1 <br /> (Note: If the Applicant proposes slopes steeper than 3H:1 V (example 1H:I V, 2H:l 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 /> When mining is completed we will grade the slopes to a consistent 4:1 condition, <br /> making sure that the area drains prior to replacement of the topsoil and seeding. <br /> 5) Depth of topsoil to be replaced (check one): <br /> p 4-6 inches ❑ 6-8 inches <br /> f1 8-10 inches 17 10-12 inches <br /> ❑ Other: <br /> ❑ N/A, explain: <br /> 6) Explain how the seedbed will be prepared to eliminate compacted conditions: <br /> After final grading we will cultivate the seed bed 6 inches deep and then immediately drill seed <br /> the entire area. <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 IPLSI 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. 0 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 Elymus trachycaulus, 2.00 <br /> Grasses Pubescent Wheatgrass Thinopyrum intermedium 3.00 <br /> Russian Wildrye Psathyrostachys juncea 3.00 <br /> Western Wheatgrass Pascoprum smithii 2.00 <br /> Sand Dropseed Sporobolus cryptandrus 0.25 <br />