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The reclamation plan states that a stubble mulch (e.g., sorghum)may be applied in the spring or <br /> fall prior to seeding of the permanent seed mix. Hay/straw mulch, hydromulch and tackifier, soil <br /> amendments, and compost products may also be used. No irrigation is proposed. <br /> The site is currently inspected at least quarterly for pests and diseases. No infestations of pests <br /> or plant diseases have been identified. <br /> Grazing is prohibited during the first two years of vegetation establishment on reclaimed areas. <br /> Grazing may be allowed thereafter. Grazing will not be allowed to interfere with vegetation <br /> sampling for monitoring or bond release purposes, and eligible areas will not be grazed during <br /> the growing season prior to sampling. <br /> Revegetated areas that have experienced three or more growing seasons are monitored for <br /> success standards of cover and production. Eligible areas are sampled in the last two consecutive <br /> growing seasons prior to final bond release,but not earlier than years nine and ten of the <br /> extended liability period. <br /> Disposal of Waste <br /> There are no coal processing wastes or mine development wastes on site,nor will any be <br /> generated by current or anticipated future activities. Non-coal waste generated by demolition of <br /> facilities was placed in the pits between the limits of five feet above the local ground water table <br /> and four feet below Approximate Original Contour(AOC). Ash generated off-site at the Trigen <br /> Colorado Steam Plant in Golden, Colorado and mine waste rock from other sites was permitted <br /> for placement in pits, and this activity continued for many years. The ash was placed five feet <br /> above the local ground water table and covered with six feet of overburden spoil and two feet of <br /> topsand. <br /> Other Reclamation <br /> The main facilities area was approved for an Industrial/Commercial postmining land use at the <br /> site. This area was released with SL-08. <br /> The Dugout Pond, Sediment Pond 2, and associated drainage ditches have been approved to <br /> remain permanently. The explosive storage facilities have been demolished. Monitoring wells <br /> will be sealed with a cement grout plug. <br /> Water Rights and Usage. <br /> Historically,two wells on the site were permitted with the Division of Water Resources (PAP, <br /> Section 2.03.10). One well was for domestic use and one for fire protection. Currently,no water <br /> usage is required for the reclamation activities. <br /> Keenesburg Strip Mine Page 5 <br /> October 2024 Findings for PR-03 <br />