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Pete Lien &Sons, Inc. <br /> Owl Canyon Complex <br /> Weed Control Plan <br /> Purpose: <br /> This weed control plan is to meet the guidelines as defined in the Colorado State Noxious Weed Act and <br /> the Larimer County Weed District. The purpose is to protect effectively against designated noxious weeds <br /> on the Owl Canyon Quarry Complex owned and operated by Pete Lien & Sons, Inc. The noxious weeds <br /> under the Colorado State Noxious Weed Act have been identified and provided as lists in Appendix A to <br /> this plan (See Appendix A). List A noxious weeds are to be eradicated upon discovery. List B noxious <br /> weeds will be eradicated,contained,or suppressed as appropriate. List C noxious weeds will be managed <br /> as appropriate to the site. <br /> Monitoring: <br /> Pre-treatment monitoring consists of a properly trained representative for the site will, at a minimum, <br /> seasonally inspect the facility for presence of noxious weeds as defined in Lists A,B,and C. The monitoring <br /> season is defined as early spring (i.e. April) and on a monthly basis until summer (i.e. September). Upon <br /> discovery of noxious weeds, Pete Lien & Sons, Inc. will coordinate treatment by a properly trained and <br /> licensed weed abatement contractor. <br /> Post-treatment monitoring will continue through the monitoring season to assess effectiveness of <br /> treatment. If treatment was unsuccessful, an adaptive management approach may be applied. <br /> Treatment: <br /> A properly trained and licensed individual will apply the initial treatment for noxious weeds. The initial <br /> control measure will be a properly applied chemical treatment. If adaptive management is required,this <br /> could include a combination of chemical, mechanical, and biological treatment approaches. <br /> Commitment: <br /> Pete Lien &Sons, Inc. is dedicated to meeting the requirements as defined in the Colorado State Noxious <br /> Weed Act and the Larimer County Weed District Noxious Weed Management Plan for the life of the mine. <br />