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Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board <br /> Page 9 <br /> March 2, 2018 <br /> measures appropriate to the subsequent beneficial use of the affected lands. Reclamation does not mean <br /> the restoration of the land to the pre-mine condition. The Act and Rules do not require an operator to <br /> restore the land to the approximate original contour. The Division determined the reclamation plan <br /> demonstrated compliance with the performance standards of Rule 3 and adequate to reclaim the site to the <br /> post-mining land use of Pastureland. <br /> d. Concerns that the sloping plan will not reclaim the site in a condition conducive to grazing. <br /> (11) <br /> LRM commits to reclamation slopes no steeper than 3H:IV. The pit slopes make up a relatively small <br /> portion of the reclaimed area. Other graded areas and the pit bottoms will have more gentle slopes. <br /> Based on the Divisions experience,3H:1 V slopes is widely used in the reclamation of mining operations <br /> throughout the State and is compatible with grazing species. <br /> e. Concerns regarding the possibility of standing water remaining in the pit. (3) <br /> During active mining the pit area will be dewatered by mechanical pumping. Stormwater will be diverted <br /> around the perimeter of the site and directed to retention ponds or sumps whereby the stormwater may <br /> infiltrate within 72 hours, in accordance with Division of Water Resources requirements. At final <br /> reclamation LRM has committed to obtain the water rights to authorize the retention of stormwater, if <br /> required by Division of Water Resources. The application demonstrates compliance with the <br /> requirements of Rule 3.1.6(1)(a),regarding compliance with water allocation laws. <br /> f. Concerns that the topsoil management plan is inadequate. (1) <br /> LRM will salvage and replace three feet of growth medium consisting of A and B soil horizons. All <br /> material from the C horizon, which may be used as additional cover, will be placed prior to the placement <br /> of the three feet of growth medium. The Division concurs with this plan and finds that it complies with <br /> the applicable requirements of Rules 6.4.5 and 3.1.9. <br /> g. Concerns regarding the adequacy of the seed mixture for establishing wildlife habitat. (13) <br /> As discussed previously, LRM is only proposing one post-mining land use of Pastureland. The Division <br /> has reviewed the Applicant's proposed seed mixture and finds it adequate for the post-mining land use. <br /> The Applicant's seed mixture is listed below: <br />