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Exhibit D <br />1) This application includes the following information in accordance with the <br />regulation: RULE.3. <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 some overburden with the surface <br />being LOAM. 3"-6" of the top layer will be saved as plant growth media to be replaced <br />in reclamation. <br />b) Maximum gradient of reclaimed slopes (horizontal: vertical). The maximum <br />gradient on reclaimed backslopes will be 3H:1V or flatter to accommodate the rangeland <br />use proposed by the Lessor. <br />c) Measures that will be taken to revegetate the site: <br />i) The growth media will be replaced at a depth of 3" to 6" and the backslopes <br />finished at 3H:1 V. The pit will be daylight to the north side of the east portion of the site <br />(See maps). <br />ii) Time of seeding, seedbed preparation, type, application rate and soil <br />incorporation, method of fertilization application. Fall seeding is preferred and proposed <br />if at all possible. Reshaping will be done using the saved topsoil at a depth of 3" to 6" all <br />the slopes shall be at no greater than 3H:IV. The topsoil will be spread and smoothed but <br />not hard packed. Seed is to be planted at a depth of t/2 inch with a double disc with 8" <br />drill spacing. If the seed is to be broadcast, double the amounts of seeding shown below. <br />The fertilizer used is to be Nitrogen (N) at a recommended 4 pounds per acre. The <br />recommended ground cover to be used is a mulch to control erosion and provide cover. <br />Seeding rates as follows: per NRCS <br />PLS Rates PLS/AC to use % Rate AC to be Total <br />Species Non-Irr. (100%) in Mix (PLS lb/AC) Seeded PLS <br />Western wheatgrass 8.0 16.0 30 4.8 1.0 4.8 <br />Pubescent wheatgrass 9.0 14.0 20 2.8 1.0 2.8 <br />Smooth bromegrass 6.5 13.0 20 2.6 1.0 2.6 <br />Blue grama 1.5 3.0 10 0.3 1.0 0.3 <br />Little bluestem 3.5 7.0 20 1.4 1.0 1.4 <br />Totals 53.0 100 11.9 1.0 11.9 <br />Certified noxious weed free straw or grass hay will be applied at the rate of <br />4,000#1A. <br />iii) State the species to be planted and applicable quantities: See above for grass <br />seed mixture. No forbs, shrubs, or trees will be planted.