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. 11 <br /> z <br /> K. Drill Hole Abandonment: <br /> All drill holes will be properly abandoned in accordance with federal and state water quality standards <br /> 36 Chapter II Part 228.8(b) Subpart A. If ground water is encountered, the drill holes will be plugged <br /> pursuant to federal and state regulations. In addition, drill holes will be plugged prior to the drill rig <br /> moving from the drill site as an operational procedure. <br /> L. Reclamation: <br /> The intent of the reclamation portion of this Plan is to restore the Project area to a beneficial land use, <br /> prevent unnecessary degradation of the environment, and reclaim disturbed areas to ensure visual and <br /> functional compatibility with surrounding areas. <br /> Reclamation will be completed to the standards described in 36 CFR Chapter II Part 228.8(g) Subpart A. <br /> Exploration roads and drill sites constructed by the operator will be recontoured to approximate the <br /> original shape of the ground prior to road construction and to blend with the surrounding area. The area <br /> will then be reseeded with a USFS approved certified weed free seed mix at the appropriate time of year <br /> and at an application rate for optimum seed sprouting and plant growth. The seeding will be completed <br /> using a broadcast method and then raked. The reclaimed surfaces will be left in a textured or rough <br /> condition. Sumps will be backfilled with spoil material and the surface will be seeded in accordance <br /> with the methods described above. <br /> During the exploration program, reclamation activities will involve management of drilling procedures <br /> to contain cuttings and drilling fluids and keeping worksites clean and safe. Concurrent reclamation of <br /> roads and drill sites will be done to the extent possible during operations.Annual reclamation will be <br /> performed on all roads left in place for more than one year or left in place over one winter and will <br /> include seeding of all road disturbances, and inspection and maintenance of water-bars. Final <br /> reclamation will be completed within two years of Project completion, temporary shut-down, non-use, <br /> or abandonment. The USFS will be notified before the commencement of final reclamation work. <br /> Description: <br /> Reclamation steps for the drill pad are as follows: <br /> If drill pits have excess water they will be allowed to evaporate or the water will be used for dust <br /> suppression. The drill pad will be graded to create smooth contours as shown on the final landform. <br /> Because the grading for the final landform requires rounding of the crest and toe the limit of disturbance <br /> will be widened by fifteen feet. Temporary drill pits will be pushed into the base of the cut slope and <br /> then the remainder of the fill will be pushed into the cut. <br /> Once the final landform is achieved, the operator will cover the surface with the salvaged topsoil <br /> stockpile approximately two inches in depth. The dozer will track up and down the slope to cover the <br /> area with track indentions that will serve as small pockets to capture seed, fertilizer and moisture. <br /> The next step will be to apply a commercial fertilizer. Diammonium phosphate (18-46-0) will be <br /> broadcast at the rate of 300 pounds per acre over the tracked surface. <br /> I <br />