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' 2. <br />' <br />~ <br /> 05:4 R eclamat <br />n Plan: <br />R@vegetation <br />' <br />- <br />. 1. Is the pro posed cropland seed mix comparable and compatible with mixes <br />~ , <br />' utilized and/or recommended for areas adjacent to the Energy II3 Mine? <br /> Response: The proposed cropland seed mixture (Table 43) is comparable and <br />' compatible with the mixes utilized for areas adjacent to the Energy II3 mine. <br /> These areas are dominated by cropland on three sides as shown on Map II9, Energy <br />' Mine No. 3 Land Use. Grasses dominate the cropland seed mixture with 83% rela- <br /> tive composition ; this is comparable with the relative composition of the crop- <br />' land vegetation types (Tables 14, 15) in which grasses also represent 83Y. The <br /> species used in the mixture are well adapted to the area and have been used <br />' extensively for both hay production and grazing by livestock, the current and <br /> post-mining land uses described in 2.04.3, 2.05.4(2) and 2.05.5(1). <br />' 2. Is the rate mentioned in Table 43 Cropland Seed Mix in IIPLS/acre? <br />l <br />~- <br />1 <br /> <br />1 <br /> <br /> <br />1 <br /> <br />.• <br /> <br />Response: Yes, the rate mentioned in Table 43 Cropland Seed Mix is in <br />IIPLS/acre. <br />3. Will stubble mulch be utilized on all retopsoiled surfaces (with the ex- <br />ception of the noted road cuts)? <br />~' <br />Response: The presently approved annual grain stubble mulch will be used <br />on all retopsoiled surfaces with the exception of haulroad slopes. <br />4. At what rate will surface blown straw mulch be applied? This straw mulch <br />must be as free as possible from contaminating seeds. <br />Response: Weed free straw mulch will be applied on road cuts, when needed, <br />at the rate of 2,000 pounds of straw per acre. <br />5. Herbicide and pesticide application and rate must be approved by the Divi- <br />sion at such time as their use becomes necessary. <br />Response: Prior to the application of any herbicide or pesticide, approval <br />will be obtained from the Division as to the chemical and rate of material <br />applied. <br />-3- <br />;,.~ <br />