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Colowyo monitors vegetation establishment to ensure that success standards are being met. <br /> Information on the vegetation monitoring plan is found in Section 4.15.1(4) of the PAP. Results <br /> of these surveys are included in the Annual Reclamation Reports. <br /> As a part of this plan, monitoring shall occur from late June to early August to best utilize <br /> information measurable during the active growing season. Monitoring of the first growing <br /> season after planting will determine the frequency of occurrence of planted versus volunteer <br /> species. This strategy will allow for corrective action to be employed when necessary. <br /> During the second and fourth growing seasons after planting, data for herbaceous cover and <br /> woody plant density will be collected by species. Colowyo will then conduct vegetation <br /> monitoring during the seventh year and every three years thereafter. Vegetation monitoring <br /> information will be submitted to the Division as part of the Annual Reclamation Reports, along <br /> with a map delineating areas sampled each year. <br /> Comparisons between reclaimed and undisturbed areas, in order to demonstrate that success <br /> criteria have been met, will be based on herbaceous cover, herbaceous productivity, woody plant <br /> stem density, and species diversity (Rule 4.15.7(2)(d)). <br /> XIV. Postmining Land Use - Rule 4.16 <br /> The Permit was found to be in compliance with Rule 4.16. <br /> Site description and background land use information is found in Section 2.04.3 and on Maps 17 <br /> and 17A of the PAP. Specific objectives of the postmining land use plan are described in <br /> Sections 2.05.5 and 4.16 of the PAP. <br /> Colowyo plans to return the disturbed area to rangeland capable of supporting the historic uses of <br /> livestock grazing and wildlife habitat. Specifically, Colowyo will remove and narrow the <br /> existing haul roads and leave light use roads and stock tanks (subject to Division approval). <br /> These land uses are consistent and compatible with adjacent land uses. The BLM, the agency <br /> responsible for managing the federal lands portion of the affected area, has reviewed the plan and <br /> stated by letter that the postmining uses are acceptable. <br /> XV. Air Resource Protection - Rule 4.17 <br /> The Permit was found to be in compliance with Rule 4.17. The mine operates under a valid Air <br /> Emissions Permit, 95MF 1040. <br /> XVL Protection of Fish,Wildlife and Related Environmental Factors - Rule 4.18 <br /> The Permit was found to be in compliance with Rule 4.18. <br /> Proposed Decision and Findings of Compliance January 5,2023 <br /> Permit Renewal No. 8 Page 154 <br />