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~ ~ • table "Seedmix #1 and Supplemental Species" was included in the 1996 ARR. This mix is similaz to approved seedmixes IA and 1B, but includes certain species not listed in either of the two mixes. Also, varieties aze not specified for the species listed in the Seedmix #1 and Supplemental Species table. Please be aware that the approved seedmixes are those listed for specific habitats in the permit (seedmixes lA, 1B, 2, 3, and 4). Future ARR's should denote the Seedmix used in each seeded area depicted on the reclamation map, and seedtags should be submitted for each Seedmix. The permit includes a rather extensive list of wildlife monitoring and reporting requirements for big game, raptors, raptor nests, sharptail and sage grouse, sandhill cranes and loggerhead shrikes. For the most part, the ARR's appear to include required monitoring results, but not all aze specifically addressed, and should be included in future ARR's. Specifically, the plan requires recording and reporting of big game and high interest species mortality related to mine activities (roadkills, fence hang-ups, etc.). No information was reported in regard to this commitment. In addition, the plan requires an annual ground search each spring for any new sagegrouse or sharptail lek sites in the study area. Documentation of such searches was not included in the 1996 ARR, and will need to be included in future ARR's. 8. Please submit proof of resolution or an update on the status of the Kentucky civil penalty violations and bond forfeiture associated with permit 8980140, the subject of Permit Stipulation 13. These comments should be addressed in a technical revision which should be received by the Division no later than 6-15-98. Section V. Bonding Summary The Division currently holds $1,990,967.00 in a Corporate Surety Bond for the reclamation performance bond at the Yoast Mine. The bond should be recalculated according to the comments above.