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3) After reclamation, weed surveys and spraying will continue until the perennial cover and <br /> production of the site have met DRMS requirements and bond release has been <br /> obtained. <br /> The Division and Delta County staff will be consulted regarding any weed infestation areas and <br /> any control measures prior to their initiation. The plan does not contemplate total weed removal <br /> on the property. Rather, the goal is to prevent the spread of weeds into uninfected areas as is <br /> the primary goal of the Delta County Weed Management Plan. Past experience has shown that <br /> some initial weed cover in the first year following the retopsoiling is beneficial to the reclamation <br /> effort in rangeland sites. Weeds tend to provide shade for new grasses, are a means of holding <br /> snow on the seedbed longer, and protect seedlings from wind and water erosion until the <br /> planted species have firmly taken hold. <br /> During all phases and areas of the mining operation the permit area will be monitored closely <br /> every year, through which the operator may determine if any additional weeds have grown. If <br /> any new species of weeds are found, Delta County and the Division will be consulted in order to <br /> formulate the best plan for the new infestation. <br /> Delta Paving Gravel Pit E_5 p Lewicki&Associates <br /> September 2022 <br />