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<br />. _: <br />Mr. Jack L. Hawkins <br />This mixture <br />species that <br />presently fo <br />sweetclover) <br />this mixture <br />-3- January 27, 1984 <br />or one similar to it, exploits the value of using <br />provide quick cover, are native to the area, are <br />end on the site, and (tn the case of Yellow <br />help with long-term soil fertility. Please commit to <br />or propose-one similar to it. <br />b. In order to revegetate a site such as this (having little topsoil <br />and limited moisture), several treatments must be done 1n addition <br />to simply broadcasting the seed. First, the seed must be raked in <br />or the seedbed dragged to cover the seeds after broadcasting. <br />Second, fertilization and weed control (as per the suggestion by <br />the S.C.S.) should be done. Third, I disagree that mulching is <br />unnecessary on this site. I suggest a rate of 2 tons of hay or <br />straw per acre that is somehow anchored (for example, by crimping) <br />to the seedbed. Finally, it may be necessary to rip the gravelly <br />seedbed to some depth before seeding to ensure root penetration. <br />(In this regard, I presume that you do not plan to mine all the way <br />down to shale.) I make these suggestions to help you have a better <br />chance of actually getting a cover of vegetation that will allow <br />our Board to release your bond after mining on the site is <br />complete. You may wish to consult further with the S.C.S. on my <br />suggestions (especially as concerns not mining too close to shale), <br />or on possible further soli treatments such as the incorporation of <br />manure. <br />Exhibit H <br />1. Given the acreage Involved and the fairly intense measures that may be l,l~x//. <br />necessary to achieve successful reclamation, without a detailed cost ~.,,..,.! <br />calculation that takes all necessary activities into account, I cannot <br />be sure that your suggestion of 53,000.00 for reclaiming the entire <br />permit area will be adequate (given the fact that the State would, 1n a <br />worst-case situation, need to use the warranty monies to reclaim the <br />site). Therefore, unless you can show me your detailed cost <br />calculations, I will plan to recommend a financial warranty amount of <br />55,000.00 for this operation to our Board. <br />A memorandum from Ms. Virginia C. Egger notes that Delta County has no land <br />use regulations, and thus, 1n that regard your proposed pit is 1n compliance. ~y /~ <br />However, she mentions that a road access permit is needed from Delta County,. <br />Mhat is the status of that permit? <br />Please respond to this letter at your earliest convenience (but no later than <br />(February 17, 1984) such that this application will be ready for the scheduled <br />Board meeting. If you have any questions, please call me. <br />Sincerely, <br />~S-~. <br />Mark S. Loye <br />Senior Reclamation Specialist <br />MSL/eap <br />Enclosures <br />Doc. No. 9037 <br />