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representative of disturbed vegetation type, similar aspect, soil type, and within the same <br /> range allotment. <br /> 5.1.5 Reclamation Evaluation <br /> The goal of the revegetation program is to establish a diverse, effective and long-lasting <br /> vegetative cover (for post disturbance use) that is capable of self-regeneration without <br /> continued dependence on cultural practices, i.e. irrigation, fertilizer or soil amendments. At a <br /> minimum, the following standards must be met in order for final reclamation to be deemed <br /> successful: <br /> 1. All reclaimed areas are kept free of noxious and undesirable invasive weeds, <br /> construction debris and trash. <br /> 2. There is no evidence of excessive erosion such as slope or soil instability, subsidence, or <br /> slumping at the site or in areas adjacent to the site (as compared to the range site <br /> description). <br /> 3. Stormwater management structures and drainage features (e.g., culverts and ditches) <br /> installed by the operator have been removed and reclaimed except where <br /> specified/approved by BLM to be left in place. <br /> 4. The site has been recontoured to its pre-disturbance contour or a contour that blends <br /> with the surrounding landform. <br /> 5. The surface cover and size distribution of exposed rock must not exceed pre-disturbance <br /> site conditions documented in the project specific reclamation plan (except when rock is <br /> used as an approved erosion control feature). <br /> 6. Roads built for and no longer supporting exploration operations have been recontoured, <br /> obliterated, revegetated, and are no longer distinguishable as a means of vehicle travel <br /> (i.e., no ruts or two-tracks). <br /> 7. All signs, fences, gates, and cattleguards associated with livestock exclosures have been <br /> removed from the site, unless in specific predetermined instances the AO directs that <br /> livestock exclosures be retained for extended periods to meet other resource objectives. <br /> 8. Self-sustaining desirable vegetative groundcover consistent with the site desired plant <br /> community (DPQ (as defined by the range site, White River Field Office (WRFO) <br /> assessment inventory and monitoring (AIM) protocol site data (BLM TN 440), or an <br /> associated approved reference site) is adequately established as described below on <br /> disturbed surfaces to stabilize soils through the life of the project. As ecological site <br /> descriptions (ESD) are developed those cover values may replace range site, AIM data, <br /> or reference site values. <br /> Daub&Associates, Inc. Page 19 Natural Soda LLC 2022 EMP <br />