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H. Reclamation. Describe the annual and final reclamation standards based on the anticipated schedule for construction, <br /> operations, and project closure, include such items as the removal of structures and facilities including bridges and culverts, a <br /> revegetation plan,permanent containment of mine failings,waste,or sludges which pose a threat of a release into the environment <br /> closing ponds and eliminating standing water,a final surface shaping plan,and post operations monitoring and maintenance plans. <br /> Reclamation would be conducted upon completion of exploration and development activities. Due to the seasonal <br /> weather,proposed activities would be conducted May through October. All exploration and development work is being <br /> planned for the summer months with adequate time for reclamation before winter snowfall. All required reclamation <br /> would be completed no later than 5 years after exploration and development work has been completed. <br /> The following outlines plans for reclamation: <br /> 1) Backfill,reshape,and reseed as needed all holes,pits and excavations associated with mining operations. <br /> 2) Stabilize disturbed sites during and after operations to control erosion and mass wasting. <br /> 3) Remove all trash off of Forest Service lands. <br /> 4) Remove all structures from Forest Service lands with the exception of pre-existing structures. <br /> 5) Complete all reclamation within 5 years of the completion of exploration and development operations <br /> 6) Break up and disperse cut banks in the access road. <br /> 7) Earth work,which includes backfilling, re-contouring and smoothing,will be completed with no rough piles higher than <br /> 18 inches <br /> 8) Divert surface run-off water from disturbed areas. <br /> 9) No trees will be cut in association with these proposed operations <br /> Ill. FOREST SERVICE EVALUATION OF PLAN OF OPERATIONS <br /> A. Required changes/modifications/special mitigation for plan of operations: <br /> B. Bond. Reclamation of all disturbances connected with this plan of operations is covered by Reclamation <br /> Performance Bond No. , dated (mm/dd/yy) , signed by (Principal) and (Surety), for the <br /> penal sum of This Reclamation Performance Bond is a guarantee of faithful performance with the terms and <br /> conditions listed below, and with the reclamation requirements agreed upon in the plan of operations. This <br /> Reclamation Performance Bond also extends to and includes any unauthorized activities conducted in connection <br /> with this operation. <br /> The bond amount for this Reclamation Performance Bond was based on a bond calculation worksheet. The bond amount may be <br /> adjusted during the term of this proposed plan of operations in response to changes in the operations or to changes in the economy. <br /> Both the Reclamation Performance Bond and the bond calculation worksheet are attached to and made part of this plan of <br /> operations. Acceptable bond securities(subject to change)include: <br /> 1. Negotiable Treasury bills and notes which ate unconditionally guaranteed as to both principle and interest in an amount <br /> equal at their par value to the penal sum of the bond;or <br /> 2. Certified or cashier's check, bank draft, Post Owe money order,cash,assigned certificate of deposit, assigned savings <br /> account,blanket bond,or an irrevocable letter of credit equal to the penal sum of the bond. <br /> (If none space is needed to fill out a bloat vfWormoaden,use adAdonal sheets and arch fornO <br /> -8- <br />