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1) Each April, a weed survey will be taken of the permit area. <br /> 2) If any patches or plants have been identified, they will be sprayed by backpack sprayer or <br /> 4-wheeler using chemicals approved for use by the weed control staff of Montrose <br /> County. <br /> 3) After reclamation, weed surveys and general agriculture best practices will be used to <br /> control weeds on the site. <br /> The Division and Montrose County weed control staff will be consulted regarding any weed <br /> infestation areas and any control measures prior to their initiation. The plan does not contemplate <br /> total weed removal on the property. The landowner will likely be farming the property at the <br /> completion of the project, implementing best practices associated with creating a successful farm <br /> crop. <br /> During all phases of the mining operation the permit area will be monitored closely every year, <br /> through which the operator may determine if any additional weeds have grown. If any new <br /> species of weeds are found, Montrose County Weed Control and the Division will be consulted <br /> in order to formulate the best plan for the new infestation. <br /> RECLAMATION COSTS <br /> The worst case reclamation scenario will occur at the end of Mining Area 1. There will be the <br /> largest amount of pit floor,plant area, internal roads and in slopes to reclaim to General <br /> Agriculture. These areas are determined below: <br /> Area needing soil preparation,reseeding,mulching <br /> No areas to be listed. <br /> These reclamation areas will be the furthest from the topsoil stockpile located in the southwest <br /> corner of the permit area. Figure L-I shows the assumptions used in calculating this worst case <br /> reclamation cost and the work needed to reclaim the site. <br /> Worst case reclamation costs for this scenario are shown in Table D-1 below: <br />