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Area 5 rs a large area on gently sloping ground that had contained eleven separated <br />drillholes; it was reseeded in the period 27-31 August, 2001. The locations of the drillholes <br />were marked on the surface with brass caps. The regrading was very good. Small islands of <br />original vegetation were left in place when the site was originally excavated. With these in <br />place. MCC was able to grade the disturbed area back into the original topography as closely <br />as possible. Area 5 contained a slight drainage Swale that had been returned to its original <br />configuration Straw bales placed in the swale as sediment control had been spread around <br />and rendered ineffective in just one day by cattle on the site. In numerous inspections, no <br />erosion has ever been noted, nor any sediment transport off the disturbed area- Thrs area, <br />because of the heavy grazing, must be evaluated to assess the effectiveness of the <br />vegetation to provide sediment control without additional devices. <br />Photo. <br />The area designated as Area 6 sits off to the side of the main road corridor into the thermal <br />event disturbed area The area, sitting on a steep east-facing slope, contained one drillhole, <br />the location of which was marked The regrading was fine. blending the area into the original <br />topography. Vegetation was reasonable, but a demonstration will be needed if MCC plans to <br />manage the area without alternative sediment controls. (No photo.) <br />