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April 21, 2014 C- 1992- 08I/Hayden Gulch Loadout JHB <br />the drainage in the ditch. <br />RECLAMATION SUCCESS - Rule 4.15, Rule 3: <br />HGTI is inter - seeding portions of the reclaimed loadout this week. <br />REVEGETATION — Rule 4.15 <br />Vegetative Cover; Timing: <br />HGT is in the process of mowing standing vegetation approximately 1 ft. high to allow broadcast inter - <br />seeding into the existing vegetation. No one was on the site during the inspection but equipment was stored on <br />site for mowing operation. <br />In a conversation with Mr. Karo on 4/23/2014, Roy said that HGT was broadcast seeding on 4/23. <br />Mowing high (- 8 -12 ") allows the established shrub species to not be damaged in the mowing process (Photo 24). <br />The mowing also resulted in breaking up of larger soil clods. The soil was dry at the time and free of snow. <br />Numerous sagebrush seedlings were observed on the reclaimed load out area. Flax was plentiful and numerous <br />perennial grasses are becoming established. Establishing vegetation is still rather thin. HGT has decided to <br />interseed to improve the stand in the areas that have thinly established vegetation. There is still a considerable <br />amount of pennycress (an annual) throughout the reclamation. Houndstongue is present in localized areas and not <br />considered an infestation at this time. HGTI needs to continue to monitor and control noxious species. <br />SUPPORT FACILITIES - Rule 4.04: <br />The substation north of the former office trailer area remains on the site. A power pole with 2 <br />transformers remains on the office area site. One 4" diameter PVC pipe remains at the SW area where the white <br />office trailer had previously been. Is the septic system associated with this pipe? (Photos 19 -22) <br />All other structures associated with the office trailers have been removed and the area regraded. <br />SIGNS AND MARKERS — Rule 4.02: <br />Some of the topsoil stockpile markers /signs need to be installed appropriately. These are needed where <br />adjacent land management activities (plowing, cutting, etc.) come close to the permit area boundary. (Photo 12) <br />TOPSOIL — Rule 4.06 <br />Removal 4.06.2; Substitute Materials 4.06.4(4); Storage and Protection 4.06.3; Redistribution 4.06.4: <br />Topsoil Stockpiles along the Tie - across Haul Road (TAHR) were inspected: <br />TS pile A: Has good vegetative cover, no signs of rills, noxious weeds were not present. <br />TS pile C: Has good vegetative cover. The south side of this pile is very steep but was not exhibiting erosional <br />features. Noxious weeds were not present. <br />Number of Partial Inspection this Fiscal Year: 6 <br />Number of Complete Inspections this Fiscal Year: 4 <br />Page 4 of 10 <br />