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NUCLA PR NO. 2 <br /> cropland area is comprised of map unit 808. This complex is comprised <br /> of 25 percent aquolls, deep (Capability Class Vw) , 15 percent aquolls, <br /> shallow; 50 percent aquolls, moderately deep; and 20 percent Travessilla <br /> (Capability Class VIIs) . These soils are discussed in detail in Tab 9 <br /> "Soil Resources Survey" and their location on the landscape is shown on <br /> Exhibits 9-3 and 9-6 of that tab. As noted, many of these soils have a <br /> rather poor capability and occur on marginal sites (i .e. , shallow or <br /> wet) . <br /> Rule 1.04(31) includes haylands under the definition of cropland. <br /> Therefore if hayland production values could be determined for the <br /> cropland areas within the permit area, additional baseline information <br /> would be available. Hayland fields, identified immediately to the north <br /> of the cropland areas, were sampled during baseline. These fields are <br /> operated by Morgan and have the same soils and site characteristics as <br /> the 1987 fallowed cropland areas (see Tab 9, Exhibits 9-3 and 9-6 and <br /> Tab 10, Exhibit 10-2) . The estimated hay production value, which was <br /> determined from field studies for these fields, was 1,168 pounds/acre <br /> (see Tab 10, Appendix 10-2, Table 2-5) . This production should be <br /> similar for the cropland areas if they were in hay production as well . <br /> Tab 10, pages 10-40 and 10-41 have been modified to reflect the above <br /> discussion. Additionally, a new section titled "Testing for Successful <br /> Reclamation - Irrigated Hayland Type" has been added to Tab 22. <br /> Comment: <br /> 3. Based upon our review of the submitted baseline survey, the <br /> Division concurs with Peabody's finding that no threatened or <br /> endangered plant species exist within the proposed permit area. <br /> Response: <br /> No response necessary. <br /> Tab 11 - Fish and Wildlife Resources <br /> Comment: <br /> 1. Based upon the information presented in Addendum 11-2 and <br /> Attachment 11-2, the Division concurs with Peabody's finding of the <br /> lack of any threatened or endangered wildlife species or their <br /> critical habitat in or adjacent to the proposed permit area. <br /> Response: <br /> No response necessary. <br /> 12 <br />