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Bullger Basin Reclamation Plan 06/15/16 <br /> The placers of Pennsylvania Mountain have been actively mined for well over one hundred years. <br /> Bullger Basin specifically has been mined or explored since 1949, as far as we can tell, with some of the <br /> disturbances predating Colorado Mine Reclamation laws. The large tailing piles, ponds, pits and mining <br /> artifacts attest to that history. A good portion of"mine wreckage" has been cleaned up and we <br /> continue to clean up as we are actively mining. <br /> Due to the nature and elevation of the site, not much topsoil exists in the active mining area. There are <br /> a couple of small stockpiles of topsoil left from previous mining operations.They have naturally <br /> revegetated which is preventing erosion and will be reserved for top dressing when reclamation occurs. <br /> Tailings from pre-law mining and current operations will be mixed and contoured, with finer tails <br /> covering courser tails and top soil as needed and available to return the site to a reclaimed slope similar <br /> to the original slope, not to exceed 3:1. The presence of naturally occurring vegetation on the pond <br /> berms and dams suggests this tailing material is sufficient to support native plant life. Reseeding will be <br /> done as described in the attached seed mix technical revision. This seed mix will be applied to newly <br /> disturbed slopes during the mining process to promote revegetation and discourage erosion and any <br /> noxious weed growth. Established vegetation will be disturbed as little as possible during mining and <br /> reclamation. Upon reclamation, soil sampling will be performed to determine if additional fertilization <br /> will be necessary. Ponds will be graded back in to blend in with the natural slope and roads will be <br /> leveled back out. <br /> Post mining condition of the property will be wildlife habitat and historic mine sites. Reclamation will <br /> correlate with the surrounding wildlife habitat. No physical boundaries prevent wildlife from occupying <br /> the permit area, now or post reclamation. Evidence of wildlife habitation and frequent sightings suggest <br /> wildlife will readily occupy the area. <br />