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used to compare mean values at reclaimed sites to Q, depending on the mean values and whether <br />sample adequacy was reached during sampling. <br />Management Plan for the Irrigated Pastureland Reference Area <br />WFC owns the reference area and controls all of the management aspects of this site. The same <br />reclamation contractor who manages the reclaimed area will manage the reference area. This is <br />not the case with any other potential Irrigated Pastureland area within a reasonable distance of <br />the mine permit area. <br />The reclamation contractor will release water into the reclaimed area and the reference area from <br />the CCC ditch at the same time. The flood irrigation of the reference area will be regulated to <br />simulate the same plant application rate and conditions of the side roll irrigation of the reclaimed <br />area. Flood irrigation may also be employed in the reclaimed area. The irrigation method in all <br />reclaimed Irrigated Pastureland reclaimed areas was flood irrigation prior to mining. <br />The expected application rate of water: Water will be applied to the reference area based on the <br />ratio used for the irrigation of reclaimed Irrigated Pastureland on the Garvey property. <br />Plans for livestock grazing: The reference area will be grazed by cows in late June, after any <br />vegetation studies are completed. The livestock will be removed by the end of June, and the <br />reference area will not be further grazed by livestock during the growing season. The reclaimed <br />area will be hayed in late June after any vegetation studies are completed. Winter grazing by <br />cows, deer and elk occur on all areas. <br />Plans for haying: The reclaimed area is hayed in late June after any vegetation studies are <br />completed. The reference area is too small to hay, therefore, it is grazed to simulate the haying. <br />The contractor will be instructed to graze the reference area to this same degree. <br />Plans for fertilization: Fertilizer may be applied to the reference area and the reclaimed area but <br />must be done at the same time and the same rate per acre on both areas. The application rate will <br />be similar to normal practices in the surrounding area for Reclaimed Irrigated Pastureland. The <br />Section 2.05.4(2)(e) Page 21 April 2011 <br />