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In conjunction with the recommendations of Vern Pf annenstiel, Peabody will use Seed Nix <br />No. 3, as stated in the mid-term review for Seneca II Mine Permit No. C-80-005, for use on <br />reclamation of drill pads, <br />' 1 <br />L. J <br />J <br />Species Drilled Rate <br />at <br />Scientific Name Common Name lbs. PLS /AC Seeds/Ft.__ _ <br />1. Agropvron smi thii Western wh eetgrass 4.00 10.0 <br />2. Agropvron trachvcaulum Slender wheatgress 4.00 14.4 <br />3. Bromus marginatus Mountain brome 4.00 6.4 <br />4. Poe compressa Canada bluegrass 0.50 29.0 <br />5. Medicago felcata Prostrate alfalfa 0.25 1.3 <br />12.75 61.10 <br />e <br />Broadcast rates will be approximately double the drilled rate. <br />•r <br />PLS = Pure Live Seed. PLS = purity x germination. PLS seeding rates will always be <br />less than bulk seeding rates. Bulk seed includes inert matter, non-viable seed, weed <br />seed, etc. Seeding calculations and seed purchases must be based on PLS rates. <br />The following varieties are recommended for the species included in Seed Mix No. 3. <br />Common Name <br />Nestern wheatgrass <br />Slender wheatgrass <br />Mountain brome <br />Canada bluegrass <br />Prostrate alfalfa <br />Variety <br />Rosana or Arriba <br />San Louis or Revenue <br />Bromar <br />Puebens <br />Spredor 2 <br />The above seeds and rates were suggested by Peebody's Reclamation Department in <br />communication with Colorado Nined Lend Reclamation Division's reclamation specialist. <br />Mulching will not be done because of the very small disturbance area and the high winds <br />which occur in the area. <br />Hole Plugging/Reclamation <br />Method of Plunging Seismic Holes. Immediately following the completion of seismic <br />activities at each drill site, [he hole will be bec kfilled with drill cuttings, compacted, <br />3 <br />