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Mr. Jones <br />Page 14 <br />September 22, 2015 <br />specify where the imported topsoil will be stockpiled and clarify if it will be placed into a <br />containment structure as is specified for the on-site soils. This material should be kept <br />separate from the on-site soils. Also, the Applicant should note that the commitment to <br />import topsoil will be an enforceable condition of the permit and will be included as a <br />component of the financial warranty estimate. <br />14. As noted above, the Applicant has stated topsoil will be imported to the site. Pursuant to Rule <br />3.1.5(9)(c), a signed affidavit certifying that the material is clean and inert must be provided <br />to the Division. Please respond. <br />15. The Applicant has indicated that a USDA recommendation regarding the seed mix to be used <br />during reclamation may be followed once it has been provided to the Applicant. If the <br />Applicant is in receipt of the USDA seed recommendation, then please provide it to the <br />Division for review. Otherwise, any change to the proposed Clear Creek County <br />recommended seed mix will require the submittal of a Technical Revision if the change <br />occurs after'the Division approves the Reclamation Permit for this operation. <br />16. The proposed seed mix from Clear Creek County only contains one native grass species. The <br />Division places an emphasis on re-establishing native vegetation. In addition, the sheep <br />fescue and hard fescue are very similar species and the inclusion of both into the seed mix <br />limits species diversity. The Division recommends replacing some or all of the non-native <br />species with native species. If the Operator does not wish to alter the seed mix, then provide <br />a justification for the use of non-native species. The local NRCS office can provide technical <br />assistance in developing a seed mix. <br />17. As required by Rule 6.3.4(1)(c)(ii), specify how the seed bed will be prepared to eliminate <br />compacted conditions (e.g., plowed, chiseled, disced). Please address this requirement for all <br />affected areas, including the access road. <br />18. Please clarify if the proposed seed rates are listed as pounds of pure live seed per acre as <br />required by Rule 6.3.4(1)(c)(iii). Pure live seed is a means of expressing the amount of actual <br />seed in a bulk seed lot. <br />19. The Reclamation Plan calls for installing an erosion net during final reclamation. There are <br />numerous types of erosion control nets available (e.g., shaved wood, straw or hay fibers <br />laminated on one or both sides with polypropylene, vinyl or rigid nylon netting). Please <br />specify which type of erosion control net will be used and indicate if the product is <br />biodegradable or if it will need to be removed. In addition, specify how the netting will be <br />installed and anchored in place. <br />20. The attachment labeled Existing Disturbances states there is a partially collapsed discovery <br />shaft which will be reclaimed. Please specify if the discovery shaft is located within the <br />proposed permit boundary and must depicted on the Mining Plan Map. If the Operator <br />