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r" j,n`i - Rif;e avt,,l Pit #z 1 Mav ''_022 <br /> 2.12.8.6 Fertilization <br /> The proposed grass mixes will require little to no fertilization, and at this time supplemental <br /> fertilization is not anticipated to be necessary. <br /> 2.12.8.7 Revegetation <br /> When final landform is achieved, the surface will be stabilized by vegetation to reduce further <br /> soil erosion from wind or water, provide forage and cover, prevent dust as required by State <br /> Statute, and reduce visual impacts. A uniform vegetative cover will be established with an <br /> individual plant density of at least 70% of pre-disturbance levels within 4 growing seasons per <br /> Garfield County requirements. Noxious weeds will not be counted as part of the 70% cover. <br /> Table 1 and Table 2 on Figure 7 provides detail regarding the type of seed mix, form, and <br /> application rate. <br /> 2.12.8.8 Topsoiling <br /> Topsoil will be stockpiled, and later placed on disturbed areas. The anticipated depth of <br /> application for those areas where topsoil will be replaced is 6 inches. <br /> 2.12.8.9 Revegetation Success Criteria <br /> Revegetation will be deemed adequate when erosion is controlled, and vegetation is <br /> approximately 70 percent of surrounding undisturbed vegetation profiles and is considered <br /> satisfactory according to DRMS standards. State or county-listed noxious weeds, as well as <br /> alien annual invasive species do not count as part of the 70 percent cover. <br /> 2.12.8.10 Noxious Weed Control <br /> Noxious weeds identified through the Colorado Noxious Weed Act (C.R.S. 35-5.5) will be <br /> controlled per state and county regulation. Control will be achieved by the following measures: <br /> • A weed survey of the permit area will be completed every spring. <br /> • Infestations will be treated using approved chemicals and will be sprayed by a <br /> certified applicator. <br /> • After reclamation, weed surveys and treatment will continue until the perennial cover <br /> and production of the site have met DRMS requirements and bond release has been <br /> obtained. <br /> The Garfield County Vegetation Manager and the NRCS was consulted during the <br /> development of the Weed Management Plan (Appendix 1). The reclamation plan does not <br /> contemplate total weed removal on the property; experience has shown that some weed <br /> infestation is common on the property and in surrounding areas, and complete eradication will <br /> not be feasible given limitations in control methods and surrounding infestations. <br /> Additional information regarding noxious weed control includes the commitment that Scott will <br /> treat all noxious weeds on a biannual basis, with an herbicide application in the spring (late <br /> June) and late summer(late August). Gravel storage piles will be treated with a bare ground <br /> herbicide if the piles are expected to remain for more than 1 season. Scott will use a Colorado- <br /> certified herbicide applicator. All work equipment will be sanitized and have any existing dirt, <br /> vegetation, or seeds from landscaping and operational work removed before leaving the work <br /> 2-25 <br />