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In addition to mechanical integrity testing and subsequent plugging and abandonment work on <br /> the production wells, and continued ground water monitoring throughout the well field, the <br /> roads and well pads are inspected periodically for erosion and the presence of noxious weed <br /> populations. Approved herbicides were applied by certified contractors periodically <br /> throughout the reporting period to control undesirable vegetation and enhance the <br /> establishment of reclamation species. <br /> Err <br /> r_ . <br /> PHOTO 8 - Gentle slope of reclamation just above the test mine pad in the lower well field. The test mine <br /> building is visible in the distance.—June 2014. This is a north facing slope showing good density. <br /> 3.2 Reclamation of Disturbed Areas Summary <br /> As the Yankee Gulch project developed from the test mine phase in 1997 through the <br /> construction and operation of the commercial phase (2000-2014) a number of areas have been <br /> disturbed and reclaimed. A summary of the disturbed and reclaimed areas and the present <br /> status of these areas are included in Table 2 on the following page. No new areas were <br /> disturbed during the current reporting period (2013—2013). Those areas reclaimed are <br /> represented in the table. <br /> AmerioanSoda,L.L.P. 10 <br /> DR tJIS Annud Report <br /> July 10,2014 <br />