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November 3,2021 C-1981-008/New Horizon Mine JHB <br /> pigweed. ERMR has communicated with Mr. Rick Arnold of NMSU, and plans to have a more involved <br /> consultation with him. The pigweed is observed where the alfalfa crop had poorer establishment. The operator <br /> plans on getting aerial drone footage of the field to better delineate areas that may need additional management. <br /> TOPSOIL—Rule 4.06 <br /> Storage and Protection 4.06.3; Redistribution 4.06.4: <br /> The topsoil stockpiles at the Johnson Tract(SW 1/4 Section 36)have been shaped to minimize erosion off the <br /> piles, and have berms around the base of the piles. The topsoil stockpiles that were added to and shaped in 2020 <br /> have been seeded with a stabilization mix,but little vegetative cover has become established yet. Due to the dry <br /> conditions,no erosional features are noted,though the operator will need to continue to monitor the piles <br /> throughout the winter months. <br /> Topsoil stockpiles C and D south of the facilities area have been graded and seeded. Topsoil stockpile H has been <br /> utilized,regraded and seeded. A cover crop is becoming established that should assist with erosion control over <br /> the winter months until the permanent vegetative community becomes established. Topsoil Stockpile E footprint <br /> has been graded in accordance with the approved post-mining contours. A cover crop is becoming established as <br /> well as perennial species are beginning to emerge. The operator has treated the southern portion of this stockpile <br /> footprint for Russian knapweed. Most of the knapweed appeared dead,but the operator should continue to <br /> monitor these noxious weed patches as temperatures and soil moisture levels allow for regrowth. <br /> DOCUMENTS RECEIVED NA <br /> OTHER(SPECIFY) NA <br /> ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS/COMPLIANCE <br /> No enforcement actions were initiated as a result of this inspection,nor are any pending. <br /> Number of Partial Inspection this Fiscal Year: 2 <br /> Number of Complete Inspections this Fiscal Year: 2 <br /> Page 4 of 8 <br />