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2.05.4(2)(e) <br />Noxious Weed Control Plan <br />White Top and Canada Thistle have been identified in the disturbed area. At <br />the request of the Division, the Applicant's efforts are being formalized with the <br />following weed control plan. <br />This weed control plan is concerned with the control of all varieties of noxious <br />weeds on the mine site. It was developed based on recommendations by <br />Steve Anthony of Garfield County. <br />Canada Thistle will be sprayed with Curtail, 2 quarts/acre mixed with a non- <br />ionic surfactant at 1 quart per 100 gallons of spray. It will not be applied when <br />spray particles may be carried by air currents to areas where desirable plants <br />are growing. Spraying will be done by use of a backpack spray system or an <br />ATV mounted spray tank. <br />Canada Thistle should be sprayed in the spring, prior to bud stage. <br />Whitetop will be sprayed with 1-2 oz/acre Dupont Escort mixed with a non- <br />ionic surfactant at 1 quart per 100 gallons. It will not be applied when spray <br />particles may be carried by air currents to areas where desirable plants are <br />growing. Spraying will be done by use of a backpack spray system or an ATV <br />mounted spray tank. <br />Whitetop should be treated in the Spring between mid-April and mid-May in <br />the pre -flower stage <br />The operator commits to performing aggressive weed control during the <br />operations and reclamation phases of the operation. <br />At time of this writing, a heavy cover of downy brome (cheatgrass) has <br />become established on the topsoil stockpile. The stockpile will be treated in <br />the Spring with roundup (1 gallon to 300SF) to suppress growth of the <br />cheatgrass. <br />PR -02 2.05-44 10/12 <br />