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final reclamation construction required after mining is completed. For example, Phase 1 is <br /> estimated to take five years in active mining, in which case Phase 1 may be fully reclaimed <br /> (subject to time for establishment of vegetation) within seven years of the operation's first date <br /> of activity. Mining is projected to begin in 2022 and will be completed by 2138 if all five Phases <br /> are mined completely. Therefore, final reclamation and bond release is expected to be completed <br /> by 2141 or within 119 years from the start of mining. <br /> 6.4.5(2)(t) <br /> Design slopes of 2H:1 V will remain constant. The 2H:1 V finished slopes will match the natural <br /> landforms surrounding the mine area thereby allowing the reclaimed mine area to blend naturally <br /> with the existing pre-mine landforms. <br /> Fertilization of reclamation vegetation is not expected. By using onsite stockpiled materials and <br /> completing reclamation of mined phases concurrently with active mining, the distance that <br /> topsoil and vegetative debris— substitute overburden for the site—is transported, as well as the <br /> amount of material to be rehandled, will be minimized. <br /> WRL lifts and mining benches will be capped with coarse blasted rock to encourage volunteer <br /> vegetation, and providing micro-climates for seed to germinate prior to hydroseeding and <br /> protection for tree tubelings to establish. South and west facing reclaimed slopes will be <br /> hydroseeded during the spring and fall, if needed. <br /> Map F-1 shows tentative post-reclamation roads to remain indefinitely; however, exact <br /> reclamation road orientations are not known and will be determined by the landowner. <br /> Areas will be deemed adequate when vegetation is established, when noxious weeds are not <br /> present in any significant amounts, and when all of the conditions of Rule 3.1.10 are met. <br /> Monitoring reclamation on an ongoing basis will allow minor revisions to assure efficient and <br /> successful reclamation. If minor changes or modifications are needed to the seeding and <br /> reclamation plan, revision plans will be submitted to the Division, as required. It is anticipated <br /> that the Division will provide assistance in evaluating the success of ongoing reclamation <br /> processes. All areas disturbed and reclaimed and any other important items regarding <br /> reclamation will be submitted in the required annual reports to the Division. <br /> Young Ranch Resource <br /> February 2020 E-6 <br />