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Exhibit I & J - Soils & Vegetation Information <br />to add to the base percent organic matter content of the new soils over time, <br />thereby increasing the potential for long term survival and spread of the established <br />grasses. <br />The addition of fertilizer will also aid in the establishment, growth and survival of <br />the emerging grasses. Rates indicated under this submittal are for purposes of <br />establishing a reasonable warranty for the operation (refer to Exhibit L - <br />Reclamation Costs). <br />Weed control at the site will utilize non-chemical means, unless, due to weed <br />morphology, or other factors, circumstance require application of an approved <br />herbicide. If chemical weed control is utilized, it will be conducted in compliance <br />with manufacturer's recommendations and in conformance with applicable federal, <br />state, or local laws. Where possible, pre-emergent weed control chemicals will be <br />utilized. Chemical application will be conducted or supervised by a qualified <br />operator. <br />Weed control will focus upon prevention, principally through the establishment of <br />a diverse stabilizing cover of grasses, as described earlier. Regardless of control <br />methodology, the intent of mechanical and chemical methods will be to prevent <br />weed species from reproducing vegetatively, or by seed. In general, the idea is to <br />aid the grasses in out competing weed species for plant available water and <br />nutrients in the new soils, until such a time that the grasses are fully established <br />over the applied areas, are dominant over the weeds, and capable of self <br />regeneration. It should be understood that some weeds will remain. Total <br />eradication of weeds is unlikely under the best circumstances, and is not a <br />reasonable expectation or likely outcome. A complete plan for the control of <br />specific noxious weeds follows Exhibit I & J - Table I-1: Soil Volumes. The plan <br />is consistent with those previously approved by the DRM&S for operations of like <br />kind. <br />Varra Companies, Inc. Heintzelman Project RMS 112 Permit Application 5 <br />2 February 2008