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' M6M0 w Aa Mlnrn/r Sn// Dtrr~nDn 11, 1007 -Wed Conrro/ Podq Pasr S 1. Applicable Regulations: Regulations referenced below reflect the consistent themes that operations and reclamation are to be conducted in such a way as to minimize adverse environmental impacts, and ensure that reclauned lands will support the approved post mining land use. References to noxious weeds reflect the fact [hat in some instances, special management practices maybe required to control undesirable plant species and prevent their spread in order to tttinimiu offsite impacts, and ensure that reclaimed lands will fully support the post mining land use. A. Rafe 3.1.10(6) rw 1 CCR 407-1, 1 CCR 407-4 The Rules state, "Methods of weed control shall be employed fora]! prohibited noxious weed species, and whenever invasion ofa reclaimed area by other weed species seriously threatens the continued development of the desired vegetation. Weed control methods shall also be used whenever the inhabitation of the reclaimed azea by weeds threaten further spread of serious weed pests to nearby areas." B. Ra/e 4.IS.1(J), 4.16.1(1) oJ2 CCR 407-! and 1 CCR 407-4 !n part says, "...inspect the lands and reclamation described in the notice to determine if the Operator has complied with all applicable rcquircmrnts." 3. The Operators Responsibility for the Management of Noilous Weeds During Mining Operatlons and Reclamatlon: It is the responsibility of the operator to monitor affected and reclaimed lands for noxious weed infestations. The need for weed control should be evaluated whenever infestations of noxious weeds occur on affected lands, or reclaimed lands. The Office recommends that operators consult the local weed control agency is there county (state or county extension personnel, or weed control district officials listed in Section 5) or other weed control experts where infestations occur on lands within the permit area. ,4s part of the permit review process and tf indicated in the opitlion of the Office as a result of the pre-operational inspection, the Division may require a weed control plan as part of the application. If in the course of an inspection of an existing permitted site, the Division finds that there exists sn infestation of noxious weeds on lands disturbed by the mining operation, the Division may regwre a revision to the approved plan, or developmrnt of a plan where none exisu. Where a noxious weed problem exists, the operator shall be given a reasonable amount of time to demonstrate significant progress correcting the situation prior to any kind of Board action. Once developed, the noxious weed control plan shall be submitted to the Divtsion as a technical revision for review and approval.