Laserfiche WebLink
into this area from the east. The Division considers this area to be small, and contains desirable perennial seeded <br />species as well.” Additionally, it appeared to the Division that this area was well confined due to thick and well <br />established vegetation along neighboring parcels and was not representative to the entire area being requested for <br />Phase II and Phase III bond release. <br /> <br />As part of the close-out meeting with all parties, the Division respectfully requested any concerns the landowner, <br />SLB, may have regarding the 1.3 acres within Parcel 16016. Correspondence from the SLB was received on <br />August 1, 2017 and the SLB’s comments mirrored that of the Division’s with no concerns. Within the <br />correspondence from the SLB, the SLB deferred to the Division to enforce all rules and regulations that apply <br />regarding the Phase II and Phase III bond release that Colowyo has requested with no objections to releasing this <br />area due to the presence of cheatgrass. <br /> <br />1.3 acre of cheatgrass. Intermixed shrub within cheatgrass. <br /> <br /> Section 16 Reclamation. <br />TOPSOIL – Rule 4.06 <br />Removal 4.06.2; Substitute Materials 4.06.4(4); Storage and Protection 4.06.3; Redistribution 4.06.4: <br />As Per Rule 3.03, topsoil verification is required for Phase II bond release request. A total of 17 topsoil <br />verification holes were dug and measured during the inspection dated June 21, 2016. At the time of the Section 16 <br />reclamation, topsoil depth requirement is 18”. Each of the 17 topsoil verification holes were dug to a minimum of <br />18” in depth. Holes were dug with the assistance of a backhoe provide by the Colowyo Mine. Each hole was <br />immediately backfilled and reseeded after the depth of topsoil was verified. The following table and map show the