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<br /> <br />Pubescent Wheatgrass *4.6 lbs/acre PLS <br />Crested Wheatgrass 3.3 Ibs/acre PLS <br />Western Wheatgrass 5.3 Ibs/acre PLS <br />* Double these rates if broadcast seeded <br />3. The SCS (NRCS) recommended revegetation plan includes a seed mix that can be improved <br />upon by substituting Western Wheatgrass (a specie making up a significant portion of the local <br />natural plant community) for the Switchgrass not commonly found on such a dry range site, <br />unless there aze moist areas. Also Galleta grass is an important native specie of this region and <br />should be included in a mix. Please commit to using the following seed mix or provide another <br />mix for Division consideration. <br />Saecie <br />Variety <br />% Mix <br />PLS/Acre <br />Sideoats grama Vaughn or Niner 30 <br />Blue grams Covington or Hachita 20 <br />Sand dropseed Native 10 <br />Western Wheatgrass Artiba or Barton 20 <br />Galleta Viva 20 <br />*Double these rates if broadcast seeded <br />*2.7 <br />0.6 <br />0.2 <br />3.2 <br />0.8 <br />This seed mix will also do better since the growth medium is to be replaced over shale. <br />4. Your outline of the sequence of each stage or phase includes scarifying if necessary. It is <br />understood that this scarifying is of the plant growth medium. If this is not so, please inform us <br />of the use of the scarifying operation. The Division recommends that the operator commit to <br />ripping the pit floor to a depth of at least 6" - 8" prior to replacing topsoil. This will break up <br />the shale and allow for better root and water penetration. This will also provide for some <br />mixing with topsoil to prevent an abrupt hardpan-like barrier in the artificial soil profile. This <br />operation should be very beneficial in helping to establish the grasses quicker and in a thicker <br />stand. Please commit to this change or provide your plan to deal with having hard shale close <br />to the surface and interfering with plant root growth and water penetration. Ripping with a road <br />grader would be satisfactory. <br />Exhibit 2 -Reclamation Costs <br />The Division will calculate an estimate of the reclamation cost when the reclamation plan is <br />finalized. <br />M:\OSSIPM Al\lEMP97087 ADQ.lDO <br />-2- <br />