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5. Table 2.05-8 <br />Any seed application method that includes the use of a cultipacker would increase sagebrush seed establishment. <br />6. Table 2.05-9 <br />Small bumet (Sanguisorba minor) is an introduced species that is not known to occur in Moffat County. Rocky <br />Mountain Bee Plant (Cleome serrulata) might be an alternative to consider. <br />General comment: Letterman's needlegrass (Achnatherum lettermanii), junegrass (Koeleria machantha), and <br />needledandthread (Hesperostipa comata) would all be appropriate for the range site, but were not included in seed mix <br />or on the list of contingency substitutions. <br />7. 2.05.4 Reclamation Plan, Rule 2 (Page 2.05-20) <br />"The lone introduced taxon included in both species (cicer milkvetch)..." In regard to this statement, the potential use <br />of small burnet should also be discussed since it would also be an introduced species. If not in this section then under <br />the Contingency Seed Substation section on page 2.05-21. <br />8. 4.15.2 Use of Introduced Species, Rule 4 Performance Standards (page 4-39) <br />For nitrogen fixation, alfalfa would be preferred over A. cicer for the desired post -mining vegetative community since <br />alfalfa is a short lived perennial. <br />9. 4.15.11 Revegetation Sampling Methods and Statistical Demonstrations for Revegetation Success Revegetation (Page <br />4-46) <br />Identifiaction of nomenclature of plant species should follow Acherfield's Flora of Colorado instead of Weber and <br />Wittman. Acherfield is based on the most recent group study of plant DNA (APG IV) that came out o in 2016. <br />The Division is still currently reviewing the proposed changes associated with Colowyo Mine reclamation plan and additional <br />comments will follow shortly. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me. <br />Sincerely, <br />Zach Trujillo <br />Environmental Protection Specialist <br />(303) 866-3567 ext. 8164 <br />Zach.Trujillogstate.co.us <br />