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ii. Table 2.04.10-12 McClane Canyon Mine - Refuse Pile Expansion Area - <br />Juniper Reference Area - Plant Cover <br />iii. Table 2.04.10-13 McClane Canyon Mine - Refuse Pile Expansion Area - <br />Juniper Reference Area - Production <br />iv. Table 2.04.10-14 McClane Canyon Mine - Refuse Pile Expansion Area - <br />Juniper Reference Area - Shrub Density <br />Rule 2.05.4(2)(e) - Revegetation Plan <br />Section 2.05.4(2)(e)(i) Schedule of Revegetation Plan <br />1. The application, states that a schedule of revegetation for the majority of the disturbed area <br />is not possible to predict and the time frame for revegetation could take from 5 to 10 years. <br />Section 2.05.4(2)(a) of the application states that revegetation will take place in the third <br />and fourth year after the coal reserves are depleted. Please clarify this timeline with a <br />detailed timetable for the completion of each major step in the reclamation plan. <br />2.05.4(2)(e)(i) Schedule of Revegetation Plan <br />1. The Juniper Woodland seed mix (Table 3.4-1a) does not include juniper in the seed mix. If <br />CAM intends to replace the Juniper community, the Division believes that Juniper needs to <br />be included in the seed mix or in a planting plan. <br />2.05.4(2)(e)(iii) <br />1. The seed mix proposed to be used for the Juniper Woodland (3.4-1a) and Greasewood (3.4- <br />1 c) both contain sagebrush seeds, winterfat seeds, and mountain mahogany which have <br />very different textures. The Division questions whether these three seeds can be mixed in <br />the drill seeder at the same time and that the seed mix will be evenly distributed across the <br />reclamation area. Please provide details on the seeding plans and methods. <br />2.05.4(2)(e)(iv) <br />1. All seeded areas will be mulched with certified weed free grass hay or straw. <br />Approximately two tons of mulch will be used on each acre seeded. On drilled sites the hay <br />or straw will be crimped with a serrated disc or other appropriate equipment. How will the <br />mulch on broadcasted areas be anchored to the soil as required by 4.15-4(2)? <br />2.05.4(2)(e)(v) <br />1. Noxious weed plan - CAM explains that cheatgrass has become established on the topsoil <br />stock pile and will be periodically treated with roundup. Pleas provide detail on the <br />treatment schedule and how the roundup will be applied for the cheatgrass. <br />2. After the cheatgrass is treated with roundup, the Division suggests that the topsoil pile be <br />reseeded with the temporary seed mix to hinder reinvasion of cheatgrass.