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USDA <br /> United States Department of Agriculture <br /> BOND RELEASE <br /> 2/10/2021 <br /> Miranda Kawcak, Environmental Manager <br /> Peabody, Twentymile Coal, LLC <br /> 29515 Routt County Rd #27 <br /> Oak Creek, CO 80467 <br /> Bond Release for 32.7 acres of the Williams Fork Strip Pit Pre-1978 <br /> Dear Miranda: <br /> NRCS, Kendall A. Smith, has thoroughly reviewed the "Testing for Revegetation Success <br /> for Bond Release" published May 2018. The site has been fully established in perennial <br /> herbaceous vegetation to ensure long-term recovery of the site. The vegetation requirements <br /> associated with this Bond Release allow for the use of introduced species and extend of cover <br /> at least equals the extend of cover the natural vegetation of the surrounding area. <br /> I concur, that the revegetate areas are capable of being utilized for their post-mining land use. <br /> However, the introduced species will not assist towards native species establishment <br /> and will further limit future establishment of native species. Based upon my review of the <br /> information provided, the Law/Acts that are pertinent will not impact the Bond Release. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> Digitally signed by KENDALL <br /> KENDALL SMITH SMITH <br /> Date:2021.02.10 10:24.11-0700' <br /> Kendall Smith <br /> Resource Team Lead-DC <br /> Natural Resources Conservation Service <br /> CRAIG SERVICE CENTER <br /> 145 COMMERCE STREET <br /> CRAIG,CO 81625 <br /> Phone: (970)824-3476 ex.3 <br /> USDA is an equal opportunity provider,employer,and lender. <br />