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Mike Boulay <br />-28- October 16, 2012 <br />depleted. Please clarify this timeline with a detailed timetable for the <br />completion of each major step in the reclamation plan. <br />MCM: Please see description beginning on page 2.05 -37. The Operator believes the <br />reclamation schedule outlined in 2.05.4(2)(a) is adequate and no further clarification is <br />needed. <br />68. The Juniper Woodland seed mix (Table 3.4 -1a) does not include juniper in the <br />seed mix. If CAM intends to replace the Juniper community, the Division <br />believes that Juniper needs to be included in the seed mix or in a planting <br />plan. <br />MCM: Since MCM is no longer proposing expansion to surface facilities, revegetation <br />mix will revert back to approved seed mix shown in Tables 3.4-1a, b &c. <br />69. The seed mix proposed to be used for the Juniper Woodland (3.4-1a) and <br />Greasewood (3.4-1c) both contain sagebrush seeds, winterfat seeds, and <br />mountain mahogany which have very different textures. The Division questions <br />whether these three seeds can be mixed in the drill seeder at the same time and <br />that the seed mix will be evenly distributed across the reclamation area. Please <br />provide details on the seeding plans and methods. <br />MCM: Since MCM is no longer proposing expansion to surface facilities, revegetation <br />mix will revert back to approved seed mix shown in Tables 3.4-1a, b & c. <br />70. All seeded areas will be mulched with certified weed free grass hay or straw. <br />Approximately two tons of mulch will be used on each acre seeded. On drilled <br />sites the hay or straw will be crimped with a serrated disc or other appropriate <br />equipment. How will the mulch on broadcasted areas be anchored to the <br />soil as required by 4.15 -4(2)? <br />MCM: Please see text added to page 2.05 -43 for discussion on seeding and mulching. <br />71. Noxious weed plan — MCM explains that cheatgrass has become established on <br />the topsoil stock pile and will be periodically treated with roundup. Please <br />provide detail on the treatment schedule and how the roundup will be <br />applied for the cheatgrass. <br />MCM: Please see page 2.05 -44 where the schedule is discussed. <br />