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Exhibit "D" <br /> (1) This application includes the following information in accordance with the <br /> regulations: <br /> (a) When and what depth of overburden will be replaced in relation to extraction. <br /> The soil types present have little to no topsoil and no overburden with the surface <br /> being sand and gravel. 4"-6" of the top layer will be saved as plant growth media <br /> to be replaced in reclamation. <br /> (b) Maximum gradient of reclaimed slopes(horizontal : vertical) <br /> The maximum gradient on reclaimed backslopes will be 31-1:1 V of flatter to <br /> accommodate the rangeland use proposed by the Lessor. <br /> (c) Measures that will be taken to rcvegetate the site: <br /> (i) The growth media will be replaced at a depth of 4" to 6" and the backslopes <br /> finished at 3H:1 V. The pit will be daylight to the east side closest to the <br /> Huerfano River. See maps. <br /> (ii) Time of seeding, seedbed preparation, type, application rate and soil <br /> incorporation, method of fertilization application. <br /> Fall seeding is preferred and proposed if at all possible. <br /> The seedbed will be scarified and it will be across the slope in the backsloped <br /> area. Seed will be drilled rather than broadcast. 40# available N & P <br /> recommended and will be applied with a commercial spreader. Straw or grass <br /> hay will be applied at the rate of 4,000#/A. <br /> (iu) State the species to be planted and applicable quantities: <br /> Species Variety #/A PLS <br /> Thickspike wheatgrass Critana 1.90 <br /> Sideoats grama Vaughn 1.64 <br /> Little bluestem Pastura 1,10 <br /> 4.60#/PLS <br />