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III. COMMENTS-COMPLIANCE <br />Below are comments on the inspection. The comments include discussion of observations made during the inspection. Comments also describe <br />any entorcement actions taken during the inspection and the facts of evidence supporting the enforcement action. <br />This was a partial conducted by Janet Binns of the Division of Mineral and Geology. Eckman Park and <br />Mine 1 were surface mines that have been reclaimed. The focus of this inspection was to observe <br />vegetation sampling data collection. <br />Revegetation: The consultant, Greystone, for the operator was in the field collecting vegetation data for the <br />2"d year of a planned Phase III bond release application. The Division met the consultant in the field to <br />observe vegetation sampling techniques and vegetation condition at the time of data collection. Mr. Chuck <br />Florian represented Greystone and was collecting the vegetative data. Sampling was initiated on the <br />Pasture Reference area. The reference area is small, making random distribution of sample transect <br />difficult without transect lines intersecting one another. Transects on the pasture reference area were laid <br />out parallel to each other started from a random distance from the eastern side of the reference area. <br />Transect start points along the base line of the were determined with a random number generator. <br />Vegetation on the pasture was heavily dominated by smooth bromegrass. Initial measurements on the <br />reference area were resulting in 25-30% cover in the reference area. Mine area has been very dry and <br />grasses are small, 6-8 inches high. <br />Observations throughout the reclaimed area found the site to be dry, much like the reference area. The <br />reclaimed area appeared more diverse than the reference area. Smooth bromegrass was the dominant <br />species in the reclaimed area with many other species such as; Western wheatgrass, Cicer milkvetch, <br />Birdsfoot trefoil, Intermediate wheatgrass, Crested wheatgrass, Alfalfa, Kentucky bluegrass, Yarrow, and <br />Cinquefoil. Cover was good and a good amount of vegetative litter was present on the ground. <br />No erosive features, such as gullies were noted during this inspection. <br />The Random transect grid used by the consultant looked appropriate with reasonable coverage throughout <br />the areas to be sampled. <br />Production samples were planned to taken at meters 7, 21, and 46 along the cover transect lines. The <br />consultant will collect data to insure sample adequacy is achieved. <br />No woody shrub standard is required for success determination of this site. Post-mining land use is <br />Dryland Pasture. <br />Reclamation Success: No erosional problems were noted in PG 1-2 or PG 1-1 permanent drainages. <br />Reclaimed slopes appear stable. Good and diverse vegetative cover is established throughout the mine site. <br />Page _ of _ Pages, Date ,Initials <br />