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seedbed longer and protect it from wind and water erosion until the planted species have taken <br />hold. <br />During the removal of topsoil, if an area of heavy seed infestation is encountered, it will be <br />buried in the slopes rather than used as a growth medium. During all phases of the mining <br />operation, the permit area will be monitored closely every year which the operator is active to <br />determine if there are any additional weeds invading the area. If infestations of similar weeds as <br />are present now is experienced, the current weed control plan will continue to be used. If any <br />new species of weeds are found, Gunnison County's weed control contractor and the Division <br />will be consulted in order to formulate the best plan for the new infestation. <br />8. Revegetation Success Criteria <br />Revegetation will be deemed adequate when erosion is controlled, and the vegetation is <br />considered satisfactory according to Division standards. This will be roughly 30-40% cover. <br />9. Monitoring Reclamation Success <br />Monitoring the reclamation on an ongoing basis will assure successful reclamation. The operator <br />plans to use the local NRCS office to determine the capacity of the reclaimed land to control <br />erosion. If minor changes or modifications are needed to the seeding and reclamation plan, <br />revision plans will be submitted to the Division. It is hoped that the Division will provide <br />assistance in evaluating the success of the ongoing reclamation process. Information on all areas <br />disturbed and reclaimed as well as any other important items regarding the reclamation will be <br />submitted in the annual reports to the Division. <br />10. Reclamation Bond <br />The bond for the site will be based upon $2,500 per acres. The site is 11.5 acres of disturbance. <br />Since a fraction of an acre is counted as a whole acre by DRMS, the bond will be 11.5 acres x <br />$2,500 per acre = $28,750. <br />Cottonwood Pass 2/28/2017 D-4 Greg 1c ickl aa4 Associates, PLIA: <br />