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4.0 CONCLUSIONS <br />Chart 1 exhibits the results from the direct comparison made between the Phase II Bond Release <br />areas and the Success Criterion. Total plant cover (excluding noxious weeds) for the West Mine and the <br />Run of Mine Units was 60.02% and 54.27 %, respectively. The success criterion is 90% of the Total Plant <br />Cover Standard. <br />For the West Mine, the Total Plant Cover Standard is 90% of 60 %, which equates to 54 %. <br />Therefore, the West Mine Unit (60.02% plant cover) is greater than the success criterion <br />(54 %), resulting in the conclusion that the area sampled for Phase II Bond Release readily <br />passes the ground cover requirement for Phase II Bond Release. For the Run of the Mine Unit, <br />the Total Plant Cover Standard is 90% of 40 %, which equates to 36% Therefore, the Run of the <br />Mine Unit (54.27% plant cover) is greater than the success criterion (36 0/), resulting in the <br />conclusion that the area sampled for Phase II Bond Release readily passes the ground cover <br />requirement for Phase II Bond Release. <br />This review of collected data demonstrates the success and utility of the Revegetated Areas, <br />especially given the levels of vegetative ground cover and favorable results with regard to diversity and <br />vegetation cover. Overall, the areas for which bond release is requested appear more than capable of <br />supporting post- mining land uses. The existence of a few noxious weeds should (and has) triggered <br />managerial action to establish control of these undesirable populations. <br />CEDAR CREEK ASSOCIATES, INC. Page 14 Bowie #1 Mine - 2013 <br />Phase II Bond Release Report <br />