Laserfiche WebLink
In particular, MCC would store large quantities of certified weed-free straw for mulching <br />purposes to minimize traffic on the Mimiesota Creek and Dry Fork roads. The ability to <br />store items such as casing, drill pipe, and methane exhausters close to the work areas is <br />beneficial to both the USFS and MCC. During inclement weather periods, access on the <br />temporary roads with heavy loads is difficult, dangerous, and time consuming. Having the <br />material close at hand will minimize road damage and delays to the drilling. <br />Surplus supplies, debris, and equipment will be removed from the staging azeas <br />once it is no longer needed. Wintertime storage of supplies including waterline, casing, <br />valves, and fittings is requested. The location of the wintertime staging area storage site <br />will be determined with the responsible USFS representative. <br />MCC proposes the following existing sites as staging areas: <br />22-03 <br />20-Ola <br />The requested staging area locations are provided on the attached Map 3. <br />RECLAMATION PLAN <br />Reclamation activities of pads and roads will be performed when it is decided by MCC <br />that the drill holes aze not performing their intended purpose or are no longer needed for <br />venting operations. As roads and pads can be downsized to accomrnodate operation of <br />the exhausting blowers, MCC, will to the extent possible, conduct contemporaneous <br />reclamation. MCC plans to finish reclaim of the three remaining pads from last years <br />reclamation project including 24-06/07, 22-04, and 15-05. In addition, two additional <br />pads (16-07 and 20-Ola(after West Flatiron drilling is complete)) will be reclaimed as <br />these holes are no longer needed. Material from the lower pond cleanout at Two Ponds <br />will be hauled to 24-06/07 to provide a better growth medium for reclaniation of this site. <br />These locations are noted on the attached Map 2. <br />Upon completion of each phase of activity at a given site, all debris, trash, and <br />drilling related equipment, or de-gas housing will be removed from the site. <br />1. When the mud pit or pits aze sufficiently dry, they will be filled with stored <br />soil material and compacted to minimize any settling. Drying of the mud pits <br />may be accelerated by pumping off the drilling fluids for use as dust control <br />on the temporary roads. <br />2. A backhoe and a bulldozer will redistribute material on and azound the drill <br />pad to achieve as closely as practicable the original contour of the site. The <br />area will then be ripped or scazified to leave an uneven surface. <br />3. Stored topsoil will be distributed as everiy as possible over the disturbed pad <br />area. <br />11 <br />