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1)GalletaGrass Viva 3.0 32.8 3.0 6.0 2) Crested Wheatgrass Ephriam I.S 16.4 l.S 3.0 3) Sand Dropseed - O.OS O.SS O.OS 0.1 4) Canby Bluegrass Canbar 0.45 4.9 0.45 0.9 S) Indian Ricegrass - 3.125 34.2 3.125 6.25 6) Fourwing Saltbush -- 1.0 10.9 1.0 2.0 Total: 9.1251bs/ac 182.50 Lbs for 20 acres reclamation Planting methods and recommendations contained in the attached USDA Soil Conservation Service document, Technical Guide Section IV -Standards and Specifications, Critical Area Planting - (3421, will be followed. The seeding operation shall be by drilling in the fall after October 1 S of the year following the completion of all mining activity. Areas where drilling is difficult due to seeps/wetlands and steeper slopes (some 2:1 slopes along northern permit boundary above the fmal 3:1 sloped highwall) will be seeded via broadcast at twice the recommended rate for drill application. As stated below in (f) (iii), and crimped straw mulch will be used and weed control will be as necessary. Seedbeds will be firm and clean tilled. Seeding of stockpiled topsoil for stabilization will be broadcast and raked by hand using the same recommended seed mix as above. USDA recommended seedbed preparation date is late June with July 1 to I S recommended for seeding. Dormant seeding recommendations are from October 1 S to April I S. (iii) Fertilization - if applicable, specify types, mixtures, quantities and time of application. USDA has made no recommended fertilizer application, however straw mulch is to be applied at a rate of 1000#/acre and crimped with a disk; weed control will be as necessary. Application of mulch after seed application; seeding date after October IS (iv) Revegetation -specify types of trees, shrubs, etc., quantities, size and location. The only shrub species recommended is the Saltbush (4-wing) which will be seeded at a rate of LO Ibs/acre across the entire site. (v) Topsoiling -Specify anticipated minimum depth or range of depths for those azeas where topsoil will be replaced. Stockpiled topsoil will be replaced over the pit floor and 3:l slopes after ripping and final grade has been established to a thickness of 4 to 6 inches. Topsoil will be replaced on alt disturbed surfaces.