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shade for new grasses, are a means of holding snow on the seedbed longer, and protect seedlings <br /> from wind and water erosion until the planted species are firmly established. <br /> Constantly throughout the year, during all phases and areas of the mining operation, the Operator <br /> may determine if any additional weeds are present. If any new species of weeds are found, Lake <br /> County and the Division will be consulted in order to formulate the best plan for the new <br /> infestation. <br /> 6. Revegetation Success Criteria <br /> It is suggested that revegetation of the reclaimed area should be deemed successful when the <br /> perennial vegetation in this area is self-sustaining and adequate to control erosion. Topsoil <br /> replacement procedures and the revegetation plan outlined earlier should be more than adequate <br /> to achieve this goal. The majority of the post-law site is reclaimed using standard procedures for <br /> restoring rangeland use although the true post-mining land use is open rangeland, pond space, <br /> and potentially residential. <br /> Revegetation of substitute topsoiled areas currently in reclamation has proven difficult in other <br /> placer mine areas, i.e. the Fairplay-Alma mining district. Thus the Operator requires flexibility, <br /> with consultation from the National Resource Conservation Service (MRCS), to change the <br /> seeding and revegetation of these pre-law areas. Flexibility with the species of seed mix applied, <br /> seeding method, and mulching will help ensure successful revegetation of long unreclaimed <br /> areas. The NRCS and the DRMS will continue to be consulted on methods to achieve success on <br /> all pre-law areas to be disturbed with renewed mining efforts. <br /> The revegetated area will be monitored for successful reclamation until accepted by the Division. <br /> If revegetation failures occur prior to release, an analysis of the site will be conducted and the <br /> area will be revegetated again as necessary. These areas will be deemed adequately reclaimed <br /> when vegetation is established to control erosion and noxious weeds are not present in any <br /> significant amounts and all of the conditions of Rule 3.1.10 are met. <br /> 7. Monitoring Reclamation Success <br /> Ongoing monitoring of reclamation will require minor revisions to assure efficient and <br /> successful reclamation. The Operator plans to use the local NRCS office to assist in determining <br /> Box Creek Placer Mine Greg Lewic4i and Astocialrc PLL( <br /> September 2018 E-5 <br />