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is stable at has a slope of 1.3 to 1.0 (Horizontal to Vertical) The State standard of 3.0 to 1.0 <br />(Horizontal to Vertical) is flatter then the natural hill side thus it is impossible to attain in this <br />operation. Since the waste rock grows vegetation rapidly at the angle of repose and historic <br />waste rock pile are stable and have abundant vegetation, it is planned to plant the final waste <br />rock piles at the angle of repose. It will be difficult to keep vegetation from growing on the <br />waste rock as it is placed. <br />Revegetation Measures <br />Revegetation of the mine site is encouraged as mining and exploration activities are taking <br />place. Seasonal applications of a high-altitude grass seed mix is applied to newly deposited <br />waste rock and disturbed areas. The specific mix used includes the following species and <br />proportions: <br />Mountain Mix by Arkansas Valley Seed Company <br />20% Cereal Rye <br />20% Tetraploid Perennial Rye Bunchgrass <br />15% Forage <br />15% Mountain <br />15% Orchardgrass Bunchgrass <br />10% Timothy <br />5% Alsike <br />This mixture germinates in 7 to 21 days and provides excellent top soil stabilization. The mix <br />is drilled into the waste rock via hand raking and is broadcast at a rate of greater than 5 <br />pounds per acre. Seeding is done seasonally and is planned to be completed in a similar <br />fashion at the end of the project live. <br />In addition, Aspen trees are planted or encouraged to continue to grow in the waste rock pile. <br />They have an excellent ability to stabilize due to the aggressive root system. The spacing of <br />the Aspen tree planting is one seedling every 15 feet. Aspens are growing very well in the <br />historic waste piles from the Poorman and other nearby mines. <br />Lodge Pole tree seedlings will also be planted at the end of the mine life. These will be <br />planted on 20 -foot centers on disturbed areas that are not needed for the purpose of turning <br />around a vehicle. <br />No mulch or fertilizer will be used for the reclamation of this project. <br />• Final Reclamation Activities <br />Reclamation of the mine site will include the removal of the metal shed, air compressor, <br />generator and antique school bus. In addition, any supplies stored next to the compressor will <br />also be removed. Next the rail between the portal and the edge of the waste pile will be either <br />removed from the mine site or placed inside of the portal of the mine adit behind the locked <br />door. The wood from the dump pocket and rail ties will be removed and placed in a role off <br />dumpster and hauled away. <br />The top of the un -vegetated waste pile will be graded to allow a smooth transition between <br />the flat area near the portal and the side of the waste pile. As much of eh top of the pile will <br />7 <br />