_PERMIT FILE - M1980245 ‎(6)‎

• Permit No: M1980245
• IBM Index Class Name: Permit File
• Doc Name: Exhibit E Reclamation Plan
• Section_Exhibit Name: EXHIBIT E RECLAMATION PLAN & TIMETABLE
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

REVEGETATION PROGRAM
Recommendations for the revegetation program were submitted by Mr. Alan
' Schroeder of the Douglas County Soil Conservation Service. ' Mr. Schroeder's
report, in full, may be found in Exhibits I 6 J.
' James Schmeiding of the MLRB staff was also contacted concerning the seed
mixture, tree types, and mulching. All of Mr. Schmeiding's requested revisions
' are included in the following narative.
' After each stage is regraded, the top 3-5 inches of soil on the S to 1
slopes will, if need be, roughened to alleviate compaction. This will increase
water infiltration and root penetration. After roughening the area, fertilizing
will be done. Fertilization rates will be according to what soil tests recommend,
but not less than 40 pounds available Nitrogen and Phosperous per acre. After
' fertilizing, the seedbed will be smoothed and firmed.
The method of seeding will depend on the amount of coarse rock fragments
' in the regraded surface layer. Drilling is the preferred method, but if
too many rock fragments are encountered, the seed will have to be broadcast.
' If the broadcasting method is chosen, then after broadcasting, the area will
be dragged to cover the seed. The seed mixture recommended for broadcasting at
the Hogback mine is as follows:
' SPECIES RATE (# P. L.S./Acre)*
Western Wheatgrass 8
' Side Oats Grama 5.5
Big Blue-Stem 3.5
Little Blue Stem 2
Rocky Mountain Penstemon 1
20.0
*If the seeds are drilled, these rates will be halved.
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