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feet of the expected water line.See Note#1 and Details on these Exhibits. <br /> 41. Given the seasonal viability and arid nature of Rifle Colorado,the Division would suggest that <br /> minimum of one additional grass and one additional shrub/forb species be added to the upland <br /> mix of Figure 15, Exhibit E2 (and Section 6.1.1.6)to increase diversity and overall chances for <br /> sustainability, pursuant to Rule 3.1.10. <br /> Intermediate Wheotgrass and Rubber Rabbitbrush were added to the Upland Seeding and Planting <br /> Mix Table 1 of the Exhibit. These species were selected because they occur in abundance under natural <br /> conditions on the property. <br /> 42. Per Rule 6.4.5(2)(e)(i), (ii)and (iii), Provide a plan or schedule indicating how and when <br /> reclamation will be implemented.This plan shall be included within Exhibit E-Reclamation Plan. <br /> a. This estimate shall be specific to the various stages or phase of reclamation (ripping, <br /> topsoil application,seeding, etc.). <br /> b. Include a description of the size and location of each area to be reclaimed during each <br /> mining phase.What is the maximum area requiring various stages of reclamation at any <br /> given time(think for bonding, max liability on site). <br /> c. State within each mining stage the number of acres associated with each reclamation <br /> land type.Site wide information has been provided on Figure 15. <br /> d. Outline which tasks within each mining phase can be completed immediately after <br /> completion of mining and which tasks are associated with project completion and will <br /> remain until the entire site is reclaimed. <br /> Table 2 in Section 5.3 provides an estimate of how and when reclamation will be implemented by <br /> mining phase and stage.All of the reclamation will occur during Phase 1 as part of the construction <br /> and revegetation of the perimeter berm and Phase 4, the revegetation of the wetland fringe. <br /> 43. Similar to the previous question. Section 6.6 states that seeding plans will occur by mining <br /> phases. Is this all of phase 3, 100% mined phase?Or within phase 3 at the 30%,60%and 100% <br /> mined phase? <br /> a. If contemporaneous reclamation,will topsoil and seeding occur at intervals less than <br /> phase 3, 100% mined? <br /> b. Please specify the maximum number of acres for each seed mix to be utilized at any <br /> given time. <br /> Table 2 in Section 5.3 provides an estimate of how and when reclamation will be implemented by <br /> mining phase and stage.All of the reclamation will occur during Phase 1 as part of the construction <br /> and revegetation of the perimeter berm and Phase 4, the revegetation of the wetland fringe. No <br /> seeding will occur during Phase 2 or Phase 3. <br /> 44. Section 6.1.1.1 if reclamation will be conducted concurrently with mining.What is the maximum <br /> slope that is ungraded and requires revegetation?Or state by C.Y.the maximum amount of <br /> grading to be required at any given point in addition to topsoil application. Please include a line <br /> item for this incidental grading within Exhibit L-Reclamation Cost Estimate. <br /> All of the reclamation will occur during Phase 1 as part of the construction and revegetation of the <br /> perimeter berm and Phase 4 during the revegetation of the wetland fringe. The only grading that will <br /> occur is during Phase 1 for the construction of the perimeter berm which has a maximum slope of <br /> 3H:IV(see berm construction and revegetation detail included on Exhibits XXX). No additional grading <br /> will occur within the Permit Area. <br /> 8 <br />