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Attachment A Conditions of Approval <br /> 25. The BLM's Standard Design Practices item #16 (Grand Junction Resource Area RMP) <br /> shall be applied during restoration efforts, this standard requires that a seedbed be <br /> prepared by contour cultivating 4 to 6 inches deep where possible and drilling seed '/4-to <br /> '/z-inch deep. In areas that cannot be drill seeded, broadcast seeding will be used with <br /> one and one-half times the recommended drilling rate and would be covered %- to '/- <br /> inch deep using a harrow, drag bar, or chain. Seeding will be completed after August 15 <br /> and prior to October 1. <br /> 26. As specified in the BLM's Standard Design Practices items #32 (Grand Junction <br /> Resource Area RMP) where woodland or forest vegetation is present prior to <br /> disturbance, tree species shall be reestablished by including pinon and juniper in the <br /> seed mixture. Where ponderosa pine is disturbed, seedlings shall be planted if directed <br /> by the BLM AO. <br /> 27. All topsoil shall be salvaged from disturbed areas and stockpiled prior to surface <br /> disturbing activities. <br /> 28. Woody vegetation shall be salvaged prior to topsoil stripping and shall be mulched and <br /> placed on top of the reclaimed surfaces along with whole pieces of woody material. <br /> 29. The soil stockpiles shall be seeded with the seed mix specified in Chapter 2 Section <br /> 2.2.2.10 in the EA. <br /> 30. The Proposed Action shall avoid disturbing existing reclaimed areas around the Packrat <br /> Portal area that are rugged and steeply sloping (i.e., >40 percent). <br /> 31. The waste rock storage area shall be contemporaneously reclaimed during the mining <br /> process. <br /> 32. The waste rock pile and reclaimed area shall be fenced to exclude livestock for a <br /> minimum of 3 years after reclamation. <br /> 33. Energy Fuels' Weed Control Plan shall be implemented throughout the life of the mining <br /> operation and during reclamation. <br /> 34. If necessary, Energy Fuels shall consult with the BLM and county weed control staff <br /> regarding problematic weed infestation areas and appropriate control measures would <br /> be agreed upon prior to initiation. <br /> 35. All weed infested areas shall be marked and avoided. <br /> 36. All tracked equipment and mine-related vehicles that come in contact with identified <br /> areas of noxious and invasive weeds shall be washed/rinsed. <br /> 37. All noxious weeds shall be sprayed. The herbicides to be used shall be approved by <br /> BLM and county weed control staff. <br /> 38. State, county, and BLM listed species scheduled for eradication that are found in the <br /> project area shall be eradicated and reported to the county weed inspector. <br /> Whirlwind Mine Decision Record A-3 <br />