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somewhat noxious manner by spreading aggressively and out -competing other species. It may be <br />wise to monitor this plant; however, neither control nor eradication are required under <br />Colowyo's approved permit (see Permit Section 2.05, Operation and Reclamation Plan, weed <br />management plan starting on page 2.05-34) because this is not a listed weed species. <br />Houndstounge (Cynoglossum officinale, a poisonous biennial List B noxious weed) is prevalent <br />around the Gulch A Pond. This plant should be controlled in accordance with the approved weed <br />management plan. Early spring tends to be the most cost-effective time to apply herbicides to <br />this species. Herbicide rates may need to be increased to be effective as the plants begin to <br />mature and bolt. <br />Rule 4.17: Air Resource Protection <br />Recent rains have resulted in wet ground conditions. This has helped stabilize road and ground <br />surfaces and minimize fugitive dust. <br />Closeout / Maintenance Items Noted: <br />CCC intends to submit Phase I and III bond release applications this year. These will be <br />SL -8 and SL -9. The SL -8 Phase I application includes reclamation conducted in 2011, <br />2013, and 2014. Mr. Tennyson provided a copy of this application to Mr. Zuber during <br />the closeout meeting. The SL -9 Phase III application will include reclamation conducted <br />in 2000 through 2002. <br />Minor problems were identified during the blasting records evaluation including the <br />blaster -in -charge name and license number differing from the blaster -in -charge signature <br />and the delay detonator type not being clearly indicated. One record did not indicate the <br />direction to the nearest dwelling although the form did call for this information (minor <br />oversight likely due to use of new form). Mr. Brown already revised the new blasting <br />record form to address these findings. <br />The leaking Prospect Pond shut-off valve requires repair to ensure the pond functions as <br />designed. Alternatively, CCC could demonstrate that discharging at the lower water <br />elevation would provide adequate detention time to contain and treat a 10 year / 24 hour <br />design event and that a shut-off valve is not necessary. This leak was noted as a "watch" <br />item (not requiring immediate attention) at close-out. Upon subsequent review of permit <br />documents and consideration of the fact that leaks may worsen over time, I do believe <br />this item requires more rapid attention. <br />The yellow flower near Gulch A Pond appears to be a yellow mustard but is acting like a <br />noxious weed. Please monitor and control if necessary. <br />It is advisable to pump or siphon water from the sump in the recently -graded portion of <br />South Taylor Tributary Ditch. Although this sump is not yet constructed as designed, it is <br />currently functioning to temporarily detain runoff and sediment from the regraded area. <br />Because the drainage basin is not yet seeded or revegetated, it will contribute relatively <br />higher sediment loads during precipitation events. Ensuring that some capacity remains in <br />this sump would help protect established reclamation downstream. This is not a <br />compliance issue but would be in CCC's interest. <br />New straw wattles are improperly keyed into ground surfaces at the Work Area Pond. <br />Upper wattles are more important to address due to steep slopes and the fact that the <br />wattle at the discharge structure is on rocky terrain and may not be possible to key in <br />7 1 Page <br />