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NEWMONT NO ,r 1/- ,� _ rp_r3r, • <br /> 6.4.5 EXHIBIT E—Reclamation Plan <br /> DRMS Comment(italics): <br /> 33, Exhibit E, p. 4. The narrative states that 150 trees will be planted per acre. No additional <br /> information is given. It is DkVIS'experience that planting trees at higher altitudes in highly exposed <br /> areas without addressing the following issues results in high mortalitt•rates. Please add a discussion <br /> to the tree planting section addressing the,following issues: <br /> a. Size of container stock, Rule 6.4.5(2)(})(iv) <br /> b. Fertili.:ers, Rule 6.4.5(2)(f)(iii) <br /> c. Protections from herbivore, desiccation and Kind, Rule 3.1.10(4) <br /> d Appropriate transplanting practices and care of forest planting stock, Rule 3.1.10(4) <br /> e. Weed control methods around tree plantings, Rule 3.1.10(6) <br /> Newmont Response: <br /> Discussion of the method and success of tree planting has been addressed in prior Amendments, and in <br /> accordance with Rule 1.10(5), is not the subject of this submittal. Please refer to previous approved <br /> amendments for more information. <br /> DRMS Comment(italics): <br /> 34. Rule 3.1.10(1). This Rule states in part: "land shall be revegetated in such a wuy cis to establish a <br /> diverse, effective, and long lusting vegetative cover that... is at least equal in extent of cover to the <br /> natural vegetation of*the surrounding area. " Please comment onn•hat is the expected measure of <br /> success for the tree plantings. <br /> Newmont Response: <br /> Discussion of the method and success of tree planting has been addressed in prior Amendments, and in <br /> accordance with Rule 1.10 (5). is not the subject of this submittal. Please refer to previous approved <br /> amendments for more information. <br /> DBMS Comment(italics): <br /> 35. Section 1.3 Growth Medium Materials. The .-lppliccmt states the reclamation and closure plan <br /> incorporates "roughly six inches" of groii•th medium replacement. In accordance tivith a prior <br /> commitment, please revise this to "cat least six inches" gl'grox•th medium. Please also revise the <br /> language under 1.5.1 Ifine Areas where the Applicant states "approximately .six inches or less <br /> under 1.5.2 Overburden Storage Areas — SGOSA where the Applicant .states "about .six inches <br /> and 1.5.2 Overburden ,Storage Areas — Surface aline Backings Areas vvhere the Applicant states <br /> •'roughhv six inches". <br /> Newmont Response: <br /> CC&V will replace a minimum of six inches of growth medium on all reclaimed areas. This language was <br />