1996-09-16_GENERAL DOCUMENTS - M1974052

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0 ErrT4T\Tlr A T R1PV15iON extraction activities. For this reason, the area is identified as suitable for release. Revegetation activities will continue over affected lands in a methodical manner_ The use of mulch and related activities is no longer part of the reclamation model, since it is largely ineffective on wind prone sites. A sterile hybrid, typified by WheatxWheatgrass will be utilized instead as a measure to complete against weeds, and stabilize exposed soil, until native grasses can fully express themselves. The effort should prove more effective with greater economy of scale. This change is reflected in the warranty determinations. Other aspects of the reclamation plan remain in tact. It is our understanding that changes to the seed mixture and manner and method of application can vary from that reported in the permit, since reclamation is the burden of the operator, and that the reported mixture is more related to warranty determination specifications and general intent. Warranty determinations utilized DMG figures to assure the currency of the entire effort. In a related matter, not otherwise described in the Tables or Text, relates to the Office of the State Engineer, and matters pertinent to the full compliance with your inspection report. The Original Technical Revision submitted on 1 August 1996, contained information that complies with items 2 and 3 required under that report to prevent a Notice of Violation. Item 1 required resolution with the Office of the State Engineer over Augmentation of Water. Per our telephone conference of Tuesday 13 August1996, we agreed that if a plan of augmentation was submitted to the Office of the State Engineer prior to 9 September, that Item 1 of your report would be fulfilled. This morning, I met with Dick Wolfe and Bill McIntyre at the State Engineer's Office. On Thursday, Dick and Chris Varra agreed over the telephone to put this concern to rest with a commitment by Varra Companies, Inc. to submit within 120 days of the Office's validation of pre-law water at the Original Pit 1, either: 1. A plan to backfill to pre-law status all exposed water at the Original Pit 1 area (Areas C and the balance if necessary over portions of Area B); or, Varra Companies, Inc. - Pit 1 - DMG Permit M-74-052 5 Addendum - TECHNICAL REVISION - 08/16/96.