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B. Describe the method for seed bed preparation, and application method for <br /> grass/forb seeding: <br /> Compacted areas will be loosened as necessary by ripping or discing and left in a <br /> ,oughened condition pdoi to topsuil eplacenient. Following grading activities, the area <br /> will be scarified to help promote the re-establishment of vegetation. Where necessary, <br /> an inorganic fertilizer (50% each nitrogen/phosphorous) may be applied at a rate of <br /> "'tely 100 pounds per acre to the re spread topsail on the drill pads and roads. <br /> Seeding will be done by broadcasting a certified weed-free species mixture approved <br /> by Colorado DRMS and the USDA Forest Service. Seeding will be conducted in the <br /> late fall or early spring to take advantage of Moi.sture availability. <br /> V. TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR PROSPECTING OPERATIONS: <br /> 1. Reclamation measures shall be fulfilled in a timely manner and completed within five <br /> (5) years of completion of prospecting activities. <br /> 2. The prospecting operations described in this Notice will be conducted in such a <br /> manner as to minimize surface disturbances. In addition to the measures required in <br /> Rule 5,precautions to be taken include: <br /> A. Confinement of operations to areas near existing roads or trails, where <br /> practicable. Existing roads which are to remain as permanent roads after <br /> prospecting activities are completed shall be left in a condition equal to or better <br /> than the pre-prospecting condition; <br /> B. Drilling shall be conducted in such a way as to prevent cuttings and fluids from <br /> directly entering any dry or flowing stream channel. Drill cuttings must be spread <br /> to a depth no greater than one-half(1/2) inch or buried in an approved disposal <br /> pit; <br /> C. Proper and timely abandonment of drill holes upon completion of drilling; <br /> D. Reclamation of affected lands upon completion of operations or phases of an <br /> operation;, <br /> E. Backfilling and revegetating any pits to blend in with the surrounding land <br /> surface; <br /> Form 2—Public File Page 11 of 14 <br />