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April 21, 2014 C- 1996 - 084 /Lorencito Canyon Mine LDS <br />GENERAL MINE PLAN COMPLIANCE: <br />At the time of the inspection two permitting actions were progress: <br />RN-3 - The decision to approve RN3 has been approved. The renewal will be issued at the end of the public <br />comment period barring unforeseen circumstances. <br />TR18 - The proposed decision due date has been extended to June 1, 2014. The Division is awaiting a response to <br />the adequacy letter of May 29, 2013. <br />RECLAMATION SUCCESS - Rule 4.15, Rule 3: <br />The Division is still waiting on the Annual Reclamation Report for 2013. <br />REVEGETATION — Rule 4.15 <br />Vegetative Cover; Timing: <br />Lots of new growth was evident, particularly on the fill terraces. Alfalfa continues to thrive around the <br />site, despite being heavily cropped by deer and elk. <br />The gas company had done some recent re- seeding of some of their well pads. They had broadcast seed <br />and then mulched with straw, before hydro- seeding over the top. Although the initial investment must have been <br />significant, the mulch had stayed in place throughout high winds and it could be that the success rate justifies the <br />cost. In any case, the re- seeded pads are worth monitoring for reference. <br />DOCUMENTS RECEIVED <br />N/A <br />OTHER (SPECIFY) <br />N/A <br />Number of Partial Inspection this Fiscal Year: 6 <br />Number of Complete Inspections this Fiscal Year: 4 <br />Page 4 of 17 <br />