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Jan 29 08 11:04a Greg Lewicki and Associat <br />3033466934 . p.6 <br />In order to prevent the formation of gullies and other erosion features along the slope of the pit <br />during the revegatation process, a two-stage revegatation plan will be used. An initial round of <br />seeding and mulching will take place in the spring. This will be a seed mix of temporary annuals: <br />Temporary Seed Mix <br />SueciesCommon Name Seeding Rate <br />1. Barley 701bs/acre <br />2. Winter Wheat 70 lbs/acre <br />3. Oats 70 lbs/acre <br />The temporary vegetation will be mowed before seed heads are viable to prepare for the second <br />stage of seeding. Also, the slopes will be roughed, and furrows will be installed via dozer to <br />encourage water catching during storms. The furrows will be roughly 1' in depth, 100' long <br />between breaks, and be placed along the contour every 3' of slope. The furrows will be placed <br />only along the new slopes created by additional mining from this amendment. At the end of the <br />summer, Elam will repair and regrade any areas of the slope on which erosion features have <br />formed. In the fall the permanent seeding will be drill seeded using the approved permanent seed <br />mix. <br />4. Post Reclamation Site Drainage <br />Almost the entire permit area will drain into the large opening which is created by mining and <br />will likely run towards the northeast corner of the pit. The only areas which will not drain <br />towards the opening created will be on lands which were not disturbed by mining or small <br />portions of the reclaimed topsoil stockpiles. <br />5. Weed Control <br />Elam Construction, Inc. will use BMP's to control weeds. Problem weeds will be monitored <br />closely each spring for as long as the permit is active to determine if they are invading the area. <br />Weed control will be initiated if the problem becomes serious. The Division of Minerals and <br />Geology will be consulted regarding any weed infestation area and any control measures prior to <br />their initiation. It may be necessary to control weeds by mowing after the first year; the feas- <br />Vagneur Pit June 07 E-5