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Page 32: <br />In my analysis of the production standards previously set for irrigated pasturetM irrigated hay, <br />I stated that the standards were probably too high for some of the poor soils (map units 77 cBc 78) <br />that .existed on the East side of the Mine prior to disturbance, especially when combined with <br />south facing slopes. I never questioned the standard.as it relates to the better soils on the est <br />SI lie e, p articular] the Ba rx fi ne s and loams, whic ar� <br />And to c ear, over ono-thrrd o� the now �e area for irrigated pasture contains <br />sandy loam as a soil type. <br />Thank you for consideration of my comments as they relate to the Technical Revision No. 55, <br />Section 2.05.4(2)(e) Revegetation for the New Horizon #2 Mine of Western Fuels, Inc. My <br />purpose is to help clarify the agronomic issues related to reclamation of agricultural lands <br />affected by the New Horizon #2. mining activities. If you have any questions regarding my <br />comments please contact me. <br />0 <br />Sincerely, <br />Jim Boyd, MACS Resource Conservationist <br />• <br />� <br />C."-+ <br />1 <br />\N�z s-+ <br />o-� <br />1 <br />