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Mr. Rob Zuber <br />January 8, 2014 <br />Page 2 <br />DRMS Item 4: Since CCC is implementing different seed mixes depending upon the slope and <br />topsoil replacement thickness, it is important to designate which seed mix was planted in which <br />areas. In the future, please provide this information, including areas where interseeding was <br />performed- <br />Response: Colowyo has historically noted on Figure 3 -2 when interseeding has occurred. <br />Colowyo will continue to provide this information in future ARRs. Colowyo will also provide <br />an additional note on Figure 3 -2 indicating approximate acres of Sagebrush Steppe and/or <br />Grassland were planted for each reclamation parcel. <br />DRMS Item 5: The 2012 Vegetation Monitoring report notes that vegetation establishment on <br />the grassland portion of parcel WP015 is considered a failure and will need reseeding to put it <br />on the appropriate trajectory towards bond release. The 2013 ARR should document that this <br />mitigation action was taken or provide documentation as to why it was not conducted <br />Response: Colowyo has historically noted on Figure 3 -2 areas that have been reseeded and when <br />they were reseeded. Colowyo will continue to identify these areas in all future ARRs. <br />DRMS Item 6: Regarding the Tall Shrub Plot, Colowyo has an obligation to replace the shrubs <br />that died in the first year of this study. The 2013 ARR should document that this action was <br />taken or provide justification as to why it was not conducted. <br />Response: Colowyo did replace all shrubs that perished during the first and second year of this <br />study. Colowyo will include a section in the 2013 ARR outlining mitigation measures that were <br />implemented in the shrub study area in 2011 and 2012. <br />If you have any additional questions or concerns, please contact Chris Gilbreath at (303) <br />254 -3291 or cgilbreath @tristategt.org. <br />Sincerely, <br />fl arbara AWalSenior Vice Presen <br />Policy and Compliance <br />Chief Compliance Officer <br />BAW:TT:pvt <br />cc: Chris Gilbreath (via email) <br />Tony Tennyson (via email) <br />AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY I AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER <br />A Touchstone Energy "Cuuperative �� <br />