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The inspector and operator's representative <br />of the portal bench area in the north half <br />subsidence damage was found. <br />GENERAL MINE PLAN COMPLIANCE <br />The general mine plan called for: <br />a) sealing of portals; <br />drove to the top of the ridge north <br />of Section 22. No evidence of <br />b) restoration of the land surface to the approximate original contour; <br />c) importation of topsoil to pre-law areas(at operator's discretion); <br />d) reestablishment of surface drainage; <br />e) stabilization of slopes; <br />f) revegetation of disturbed ground; <br />g) control of erosion; <br />h) removal of all structures, ponds, ditches, and roads (except where <br />approved as permanent by the Division); and <br />i) commencement of the approved post-mining land use of grazing and wildlife <br />habitat. <br />This inspection, in conjunction with observations from past inspections, verifies <br />that, for all areas requested for final bond release, the operator has completed <br />compliance with all aspects of the mine plan and has fulfilled all reclamation <br />obligations. (This verification excludes the operator's proposed reclamation of <br />two alluvial monitoring wells that await the Division's approval of Technical <br />Revision 14, that is in review. A subsequent inspection will verify the <br />monitoring well reclamation.) <br />The post-mining land use of grazing and wildlife habitat implies cattle will be <br />grazing the land. Although cattle were not grazing the land during the <br />inspection, cattle have occasionally grazed in the former facilities yard area in <br />past years. The absence of excessive erosional features and the substantial <br />vegetative cover indicate the reclaimed lands are capable of supporting wildlife <br />and cattle grazing. <br />FISH AND WILDLIFE <br />Although no wildlife were seen during the inspection, there was evidence the area <br />is visited by deer and small mammals. Vegetation has locally been intensely <br />browsed on slopes that are too steep for cattle. Hoof prints and droppings were <br />found on the site. Other wildlife that has regularly been seen on past <br />inspections include: small mammals (rabbits, mice, and voles), raptors (hawks and <br />eagles), and various waterfowl and small birds. <br />RECLAMATION SUCCESS <br />Field observations made during this inspection on the approximate 228-acre parcel <br />requested for Phase II and III bond release indicate the operator has established <br />5 <br />