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Mr. Tim Cazier <br />April 9, 2014 <br />Page 13 <br />pipeline disturbance in lower Grassy Valley was hydro- seeded followed by 1 ton per <br />acre of wood fiber mulch and 1,500 pounds per acre of organic soil amendment applied <br />with a hydro- mulcher. Approximately 2.5 acres of disturbance associated with the <br />relocated Highway 67 was reseeded and mulched with the same process described <br />above. Additionally, 7 acres of the relocated Highway 67 and downstream side of the <br />Squaw Gulch VLF toe berm were seeded and mulched with dry blown organic compost <br />approximately 2 inches deep of the slope. These activities followed the general <br />reclamation techniques defined in the Cresson Project Reclamation Plan. <br />Weed control techniques were implemented within the Cresson Project area in the <br />summer of 2013 and will continue in 2014. Herbicides were applied by certified <br />applicator to manage noxious weeds in and around the Cresson Project. Herbicide <br />applications were used to manage populations of Canada thistle, musk thistle, yellow <br />toadflax, Dalmatian toadflax and common mullein. Mixtures of herbicides were used to <br />reduce the risk of developing herbicide resistant weed populations. The differing <br />mixtures were formulated based on the species observed in these areas as well as <br />herbicide application records from previous years. These herbicides are broadleaf <br />selective and have a very low potential for injury to surrounding desirable, native grass <br />species. A surfactant was included in the herbicide mixture to increase leaf adhesion <br />and absorption. Additionally, blue marker dye was included in the mixture to track <br />applications. <br />Per the requirements of C.R.S. 34 -32- 116(3), and C.R.S. 34- 32.5- 116(3)(a): <br />Reclamation accomplished to date: Approximately 395.1 acres <br />Reclamation accomplished during the preceding year: Approximately 18.6 acres of <br />disturbance associated with the Cresson Project were reclaimed in 2013 as described <br />above. <br />New disturbances anticipated during the upcoming year. Continued development <br />of the Main Cresson and East Cresson mine areas (including backfilling in the ECME <br />and Wildhorse areas, and development of the WHEX area), development of the East <br />Cresson Overburden Storage Area ( "ECOSA "), development of the SGVLF and High <br />Grade Mill, associated haul roads, sediment control measures, topsoil stockpiles, and <br />other ancillary disturbances required to support these activities will continue in 2013. <br />Reclamation anticipated during the upcoming year: Approximately 10 to 20 acres <br />of miscellaneous sites consisting of topsoil stockpiles, sediment ponds, and exploration <br />disturbances are planned to be reclaimed this year. <br />Reclamation /Closure Liability and Financial Warranty: <br />