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(c)Identification and area of the total watershed area presently contributing stormwater runoff to the wetland. (d)A replacement plan, if required, meeting all the requirements of Minnesota Rules chapter 8420, as amended. Replacement plans for wetland impacts not subject to the WCA must meet these same requirements. (e) For projects involving wetland excavation(including projects deemed self-replacing under paragraph 4(b)),the application shall identify spoils placement on upland and specify how the deposited materials will be stabilized and vegetated. (fl Information showing whether the subject wetland is protected by either the State or municipality or both. (g) Wetland Buffer Planting Plan, if required under section 7, Wetland Buffer Vegetation, including: (1) Proposed seed mixes and other plant materials to be used; (2) Seed or plant supplier and origin of materials; (3) Seed/planting bed preparation (i.e. disking, raking, clearing, herbicide control, topsoiling, etc.); (4) Seeding and/or planting method(i.e. broadcast, drill, etc.); (5) Application rate in either pounds of seed per acre and/or the number of plants per unit area if using plugs or seedlings. Specify if using pure live seed(PLS). Higher application rates will be required if not using PLS; (6) Detailed erosion control plan for establishing wetland buffer. (h) Wetland Buffer Maintenance Plan, if required under section 7, Wetland Buffer Vegetation, including: (1) Schedule of establishment and maintenance activities for the first five years of establishment(i.e. watering, burning,mowing, herbicide control, etc.); (2) Identification of probable invasive species and steps that will be taken to control the spread of invasive species; (3) Inspection methods and schedule for monitoring invasive species and documenting native species germination and establishment. 10. WETLAND BUFFER MONITORING. For buffer areas required to be established or replaced under subsection 7(c), setting standards for buffer establishment and maintenance: (a) Upon final establishment,wetland buffers shall contain little or no bare soil and shall e�ibit a dominance of native vegetation. 6