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North River Gravel Pit Weldon Construction <br /> 6.4. Reclamation Timetable <br /> 6.4.1. Previously Disturbed/Unnecessary Areas <br /> Reclamation of unnecessary mine components (e.g., previously used areas which no longer will <br /> provide productive aggregate extraction)will be reclaimed in the first year from receipt of permit. <br /> This process is anticipated to take a year for grading and topsoil redistribution, and several years <br /> for appropriate reclamation species establishment and weed control. These areas are not <br /> anticipated to exceed 2 acres. <br /> 6.4.2. Active Mining Areas <br /> Reclamation of the north pod and south pod will occur immediately upon cessation of material <br /> extraction. Given these areas may be active for many years, reclamation may not begin for quite <br /> some time. Reclamation of these areas may take up to a year for regrading, contouring and <br /> reseeding, and multiple years after that to establish reclamation species and control noxious weeds. <br /> 6.5. Monitoring Reclamation Success <br /> Continued monitoring of the reclamation will ensure its success. The operator plans to use the local <br /> NRCS office to determine the capacity of the reclaimed land to control erosion. If minor changes or <br /> modifications are needed to the seeding and reclamation plan, revision plans will be submitted to <br /> the Division. It is hoped that the Division will provide assistance in evaluating the success of the <br /> ongoing reclamation process. Information on all disturbed and reclaimed areas, as well as any other <br /> important items regarding the reclamation, will be submitted in the annual reports to the Division, <br /> Rio Blanco County and Division of Parks and Wildlife, who will also be consulted on the progress of <br /> reclamation. <br /> 16 <br />