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E:,rie (�,_�,-E'', Pit #I <br /> infestation is common on the property and in surrounding areas, and complete eradication <br /> will not be feasible given limitations in control methods and surrounding infestations. <br /> Additional information regarding noxious weed control includes the commitment that Scott <br /> will treat all noxious weeds on a biannual basis, with an herbicide application in the spring <br /> (late June) and late summer(late August). Gravel storage piles will be treated with a bare <br /> ground herbicide if the piles are expected to remain for more than 1 season. Scott will use a <br /> Colorado-certified herbicide applicator. All work equipment will be sanitized and have any <br /> existing dirt, vegetation, or seeds from landscaping and operational work removed before <br /> leaving the work area. Prior to bond release, Scott will conduct a noxious weed inventory <br /> and bond release reports developed by third parties for submittal to DRMS and Garfield <br /> County. <br /> 6.6 Reclamation Plan Schedule <br /> The reclamation seeding plans will occur by mining phase and comply with the County and <br /> CDOT standards for application rates. <br /> See Section 6.3.3 for a discussion of the temporary and long-term seeding and <br /> revegetation plans. See Section 6.4 for a discussion of how the success of the revegetation <br /> plans will be monitored. See Section 6.5 for a discussion of how noxious weeds will be <br /> controlled. <br /> 6.6.1 Previously Disturbed/Unnecessary Areas <br /> Reclamation of unnecessary mine components (e.g., previously used areas which no longer <br /> will provide productive aggregate extraction) is limited due to the wet mining process that <br /> Scott will use. Previously used areas will be incorporated into the pond area, and no active <br /> reclamation is proposed for most of the pond. The wetland fringe along the edge of the pond <br /> will be constructed and vegetated as the project progresses, although it may require several <br /> years for appropriate reclamation species establishment and weed control. The wetland <br /> fringe areas are not anticipated to exceed 0.7 acres. <br /> Once mining activity is complete, Scott will reclaim the Operating Area by applying topsoil <br /> and the upland seed mix. This reclamation area will consist of 6.50 acres. <br /> 6.6.2 Active Mining Areas <br /> Reclamation of the perimeter berms will be initiated upon completion of the construction of <br /> the perimeter berms and will proceed contemporaneously with the mining activity. <br /> Reclamation of these areas may take up to a year for regrading, contouring, and reseeding, <br /> and multiple years after that to establish reclamation species and control noxious weeds. <br /> The berm reclamation areas will include 2.87 acres. Reclamation is not proposed beyond <br /> the outer toe of the perimeter berm as no disturbance is expected in that area. <br /> 6.7 Monitoring Reclamation Success <br /> Continued monitoring of the reclamation will ensure its success. Scott used input from the <br /> local NRCS office and Garfield County to determine the capacity of the reclaimed land to <br /> support vegetation to control erosion. If minor changes or modifications are needed to the <br /> seeding and reclamation plan, revision plans will be submitted to the Division. Information <br /> on all disturbed and reclaimed areas, as well as any other important items regarding the <br /> reclamation, will be submitted in the annual reports to the Division, Garfield County and <br /> CPW, who will also be consulted on the progress of reclamation. <br /> 44 <br />