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t <br /> the original permit application was prepared, over a decade ago. <br /> Availability of suitable seeds was problematic, given the high <br /> altitude requirements for the mine site. In addition, a nearby <br /> nursery was available. <br /> Mid-Continent believes that substitution of commercially available <br /> seed is now a practical alternative, and in fact is more desirable. <br /> Further, the Mt. Sopris nursery has closed. Therefore, Mid- <br /> Continent proposes to obtain seeds of the same or similar species <br /> for revegetation at the mine site from commercial sources. <br /> Mid-Continent does anticipate transplanting of small trees and <br /> shrubs found at the mine site. These would be transported, using <br /> a front end loader, during dormancy. <br /> Mid-Continent does request to remove Bromopsis inesmi , smooth brome <br /> from the list. <br /> 5 (g) . Woody Plants <br /> Trees will be planted as seeds, or as seedlings at a rate of <br /> 200/ac. , so as to allow for a 50% survival rate. <br /> Shrubs will be planted as seeds and, if seeds are not available, as <br /> seedlings. Seeded species will vary from aspen to such shrubs as <br /> snowberry and oak. Seedlings will be planted at a rate of 250/ac. <br /> As indicated, some transplanting may be done of small trees and <br /> shrubs during dormancy. The rate will depend upon availability of <br /> suitable seedlings. Planting of the seedlings will be done by <br /> hand, digging a hole, placing the seedlings to proper depth, then <br /> filling and firming the soil around the seedling. <br /> 5 (h) . Planting Procedures <br /> Vol . 8, Chap. V, pages 37 and 38 have been revised to be more <br /> descriptive of seeding techniques to be used for revegetation of <br /> the disturbed areas of the mine site. They are found at Attachment <br /> III-5-H. <br /> 5 (i) . Sampling Schedule <br /> Map V-C-1 has been prepared to indicate the time period in which <br /> seeding was done on the refuse pile areas. It should be placed in <br /> Vol . 8 of the permit, and is found at Attachment III-5-I of this <br /> submittal. <br /> Planting of the Sutey pile began in 1988 , and the approved schedule <br /> calls for sampling three years afterward (i .e. 1991) . <br /> Mid-Continent Resources <br /> Mid-Term Review <br /> Responses - 6/91 7 <br />