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possibly infiltrating into Area 4 and Area 5, as past Operations did not seem to set very defined boundaries. 4) Operations will proceed west into Area 8, with back fill and reclamation behind to the east. However, it is difficult to predict a timeline for this operation. MLI predicts approximately 10 years before operations commence in Area 8. RE-VEGETATION: Revised Seed Mix: Permitted broadcast seeding rates from the original 1994 peat mine permit as determined by N. Van Nostrand, are 3.4 PLS (pounds of pure live seed) of Indian ricegrass, 2.2 PLS of fourwing saltbrush, and 1.5 PLS of Prostrate kochia. Prostrate kochia is currently considered a noxious wee and will no longer be considered for the seeding program. We are proposing the following seed plan, Table 1. Due to the arid environment, we recommend halving the broadcast seeding rate to ensure germination and growth of native species will be increased. When too many seedlings grow at once, they compete for very limited resources, such as water. Once the limited water is exhausted, all of the seedlings fail. By halving the seeding rate, the chances of native species growth increases because the limited seedlings will have the necessary resources need for success. Copied from TR-1, November, 2016 Table 1 Seed Mixes Dry rangeland Standard lbs PLS/acre Arid lbs PLS/acre Sheep fescue 0.5 0.3 Mountain brome 3.0 1.5 Big bluegrass 0.5 0.3 Slender wheatgrass 2.0 1.0 Ferry's oatgrass 2.0 - 1.0 Timothy grass 0.25 0.1 Prairie junegrass 0.151 0.1 Needlegrass 2.0 1.0 Bluebunch wheatgrass 1.0 0.5 Red clover 0.50 0.3 White dutch clover 0.25 0.1 Birdsfoot trefoil 0.25 0.1 Total 12.40 6.2 Revegetation will be deemed adequate when erosion is controlled, and the vegetation cover is similar to the surrounding native cover, and satisfactory according to Alamosa County and the San Luis Valley Weed Management Association standards.