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Prince Albert Mine 110(d) Permit Application Exhibit D <br />D (d) Re- vegetation <br />Procedures related to the placement of vegetation growth medium and to the re- vegetation of the <br />disturbed areas of the mine site are detailed in the following sub - sections. This section includes all <br />activity related to site re- vegetation and no distinction is made between areas affected by toxic, or <br />potentially toxic, materials and those areas that are not affected by toxic materials. <br />D (d.1) Vegetation Growth Medium Placement <br />Vegetation growth medium will be hauled from the Growth Medium Stockpile (see Exhibit E, Figure E.1 <br />"Mine Plan Site Map ") and spread over areas where a suitable growth medium is lacking at the time of <br />final reclamation. These areas will include, at a minimum, the following specific locations after they have <br />been reclaimed to their final configuration: the waste piles, decline portal, ore stockpile, borehole(s), <br />water drop, maintenance and storage. This material will also be placed, when and as appropriate, on the <br />surface water diversion swales and surface water detention pond locations. The growth medium will be <br />spread to a relatively uniform depth of 4 inches or more depending upon the final quantity of growth <br />medium available for recovery and reuse. Soil berms located along the site access road will be raked <br />across the roadway to provide a growth medium. A seed bed will be developed by a disc or harrow, or a <br />range drill will be used for planting. <br />D (d.2) Seeding and Mulching <br />Once a seed bed has been developed, the areas will be seeded with an approved USBLM seed mix (Table <br />D.2 "BLM Approved Seed Mix ") and mulched by hand using a certified weed -free straw. A hydro - <br />seeding truck may be used, as appropriate, to broadcast the seed and mulch. A tackifier will be applied to <br />reduce seed and mulch loss if a hydroseeding method is used. <br />D (d.3) Weed Control <br />Noxious weeds will be controlled during the post- reclamation period using the local USBLM- approved <br />Weed Control Plan that will be in effect during the operation of the mine. The Weed Control Plan will <br />include: <br />a. A thorough weed survey of the reclaimed area each spring in May. <br />b. Spraying of any identified noxious weeds using the BLM- approved herbicides at the appropriate <br />rate and during the appropriate time periods. <br />c. Ongoing monitoring and additional spraying, as necessary, during the growing season. <br />Rimrock Exploration & Development Page 11 of 39 <br />