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July 20, 2023 C-1981-028/Keenesburg Strip Mine RDZ <br /> <br /> <br />Number of Partial Inspection this Fiscal Year: 1 <br />Number of Complete Inspections this Fiscal Year: 0 <br /> <br /> Page 3 of 5 <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />RECLAMATION SUCCESS - Rule 4.15, Rule 3: <br />No erosion problems were seen onsite. Bare spots were seen in some areas (e.g., in the northwest corner of Area <br />37). The steep area east of the Dugout Pond was stable. <br /> <br />REVEGETATION – Rule 4.15 <br />Vegetative Cover; Timing: <br />In many reclaimed areas, the dominant plants are sunflowers and kochia (e.g., Areas 36 and 37). <br /> <br />Cheatgrass continues to be a problem at the site, and was identified within the reclaimed road next to Sediment <br />Pond 2 and on the west side of Area 44. <br /> <br />The vegetation cover on the west side of Area 43 is generally good and includes grasses. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />SIGNS AND MARKERS – Rule 4.02: <br />The entrance sign was not seen during the inspection. This sign should be posted by the end of September <br />2023 (preferably sooner). <br /> <br /> <br />DOCUMENTS RECEIVED - none <br />OTHER (SPECIFY) - none <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS/COMPLIANCE <br /> <br />No enforcement actions were initiated as a result of this inspection, nor are any pending. <br />