2015-06-05_PERMIT FILE - C2010089A

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A record will be maintained of areas where herbicides are sprayed, the types and mixture of herbicides used, and the date of treatment. This information will be reported in the Annual Reclamation Report. Gunnison Prairie dog numbers in the Nucla area are great enough that colony extension into reclaimed areas is a real threat. Colony establishment in current fields is an ongoing problem for local operators, with the colonies causing significant damage to these fields. If the need for a prairie dog control plan develops, a detailed mitigation plan will be prepared in consultation with the CDRMS and appropriate State and Federal wildlife agencies prior to implementation of any activities. Control of insect pests will follow the specifications and guidelines spelled out in the CSU Cooperative Extension Service's most current Colorado Pesticide Guide - Field Crops. Only registered chemicals specific to the intended use will be applied by a certified applicator with strict adherence to the requirements of the current label. Annual Reporting An Annual Reclamation Report will be submitted to the Division by a required date each year, unless cessation requirements dictate otherwise, and will report those items required by 2.04.13(1). The following will also be included: • Annual weed and pest control activities (when conducted) • Revegetation monitoring reports • Soil Fertility Testing reports and fertilizer application details • Wildlife monitoring reports (when conducted) • The species, location and number of acres of vegetation planted that year, including any augmented seeding or cultural practices. Discrete areas planted with specific seed mixes should be indicated, and seed labels, invoices or other comparable documentation will be included. All post -mine topsoil testing and reporting is addressed in Section 2.05.4(2)(d). Section 2.OS.4(2)(e) Page 30 May 2015