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iii. State the grass, forb, shrub and tree species to be planted and the <br />applicable quantities. Specify the quantity of each grass species and forb <br />species as pounds of pure live seed per acre. <br />The seeding recommended by NRCS are Switchgrass (2 pounds pure live seed per <br />acre), Prairie Sandreed (3.5 pounds pure live seed per acre), Sand Bluestem (8 <br />pounds pure live seed per acre), Western Wheatgrass (8 pounds pure live seed per <br />acre), and Purple Prairieclover (3 pounds pure live seed per acre). <br />iv. Specify the application method for grass and forb seeding. If the seed is <br />to be broadcast, the application rate shall be twice the rate required for seed <br />drilling. If the seedbed has not been adequately roughened prior to seeding, <br />the seed shall be raked or harrowed after broadcast application. <br />Seeding will be occurring in the established cover crop. NRCS has recommended <br />that the seeding be done with a grass drill. If a decision is made to broadcast, the <br />Operator will double the rate of seeding. <br />v. If mulch is needed, specify the kind to be used, the crimping method, and <br />rate of application. <br />Mulch should not be required with the use of a cover crop. <br />13. The Reclamation Plan Map shows the disturbance in the southeast corner of the <br />pit. Please clarify if the Operator will reclaim the pre-existing disturbance. The <br />Operator should note that if any new disturbance is created in this area, then the <br />Operator will be responsible for reclaiming the area. <br />Since we are moving the pit footprint back to the original application, it will include the <br />previously disturbed area. That previously disturbed area will be part of the reclamation <br />process and be seeded <br />14. The Final Contour Plan shows the east pit wall will be graded to 3H:1V from <br />the edge of County Road XX. Will the Operator construct any stormwater controls <br />on the east pit wall? If not, please describe how stormwater runoff will be <br />prevented from entering pit from County Road XX. <br />Since the site lies much higher than the actual roadway, no stormwater controls are <br />anticipated or needed. <br />4