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During field sampling for production, at least 15 samples (observational units) will be made at <br />each site to be tested for bond release. Sample adequacy will be tested after 15 samples are <br />taken, using a field laptop computer. Sampling will continue if necessary to reach sample <br />adequacy, or sampling may be terminated before sample adequacy is reached if an alternative <br />statistical method (approved by DRMS) can be used that does note require demonstration of <br />sample adequacy. <br />Once the bale weights are obtained, the average weight calculated and is then multiplied by the <br />total number of bales in the field to obtain the estimated full production from the field. This <br />amount is then divided by the total acreage of the field to obtain the average production. <br />5.5.4 Revegetation Success Criteria and Statistical Procedures - Irrigated Cropland <br />WFC has addressed these standards to meet the prime farmland requirements of 4.25.5(3). <br />Starting at least three years prior to bond release, data will be gathered on an annual basis to <br />determine average crop production for the Irrigated Cropland areas. An average of the 3 years <br />1' cut production will be calculated and compared to the fixed production standard of 1.84 tons <br />per acre for the 1' cut. Production success for the reclaimed block will be achieved if direct <br />comparison of the 3 year average 1' cut production equals or exceeds 100% of the of the 1.84 <br />tons per acre standard. This complies with Rule 4.25.5(3)(d) for prime farmland, which takes <br />precedence over Rule 4.15.9 where prime farmland is involved. <br />If the 3 year average does not meet the above standard, the field will be managed in the 4 t ' year <br />using the same procedures described in the management plan of Subsection 5.7.1 for the final <br />three years of bond liability period. Production data will be collected as described above for that <br />year. The new average will be calculated from the crop production values determined for at least <br />three of the four years, including the three cropping years immediately prior to the bond release <br />application. If this 3 year average is equal to or exceeds the fixed production standard of 1.84 <br />tons per acre for the 1' cut, then production success is met. If this 3 year average does not meet <br />the requirement, the 5 t ' year is managed in the same way and the average production from at <br />least three of the five years, including the last three years immediately prior to bond release <br />(Revised: PR -06) 2.05.4(2)(e) - 48 <br />