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07/18/99 FRI 18:15 Fd3 87098J1012 SOPRIS 1tD <br />! United States <br />D Forest R'hite hive <br />~ Sopris Ranger District <br />epartment of <br />e ~ Service National PO Box 309 <br />Agriculture Forest Carbondale CO 81623 <br />II I I II I II I ~~ IIII III (970) 9632266 <br /> ggg TTY (970) 945-3255 <br /> FAX (970) 963-1012 <br /> Repty to: 2800 <br />Date: 7uly 16, ] 999 <br />Division of Minerals and Geology <br />Department of Natural Resources <br />1313 Sherman S[., Room 215 <br />Denver, CO 80203 <br />ATTENTION: Erica Crosby <br />Deaz Ms. Crosby: <br />I have reviewed the "110(2) RECLAMATION PERMTT APPLICATION.FORM" submitted to <br />your office by Avalanche Creek Mazble & Alabaster LLC, located on the White River National <br />Forest, Sopris Ranger District. Pardculazly, I have reviewed Exhibit D (Reclamation Plan). I <br />have the following comments: <br />EXHiBTl' D <br />Section 6.3.4(1)(c)(iii) - I have had my srdff review the seed mixture we originally rec- <br />ommended, and I wish to make the following changes: Remove Climax Timothy, and substitute <br />Mountain brome for Smooth brome. <br />Section 6.3.4(1)(c)(v) - I would like to recommend that a "weed free" straw mulch be <br />used when seeding is done. <br />Section 6.3.4(1)(c)(vi) - I would like to change the may to rcgttired regarding fertilizer. I <br />feel this will give the seeds the needed boost to establish quickly. An organic fertilizer with a bit- <br />ter systemic would be preferred so as to eliminate any caging. <br />Section 6.3.4(1)(f) - I hereby do not recommend planting trees for final reclamation. Mr. <br />Congdon had agreed to plant and maintain some trees ad}scent to the mice entrance in his origi- <br />nal proposal: Since die size of the operation has changed, I do not feel this is necessary or desir- <br />able for final reclamation. Since only gambel oak and other scrubs were present ou the original <br />site, I expect Mr. Congdon to revegetate the site with grass and scrub species described in Seo- <br />don 6.3.4(1)(c){iii). The number (25 plantslacre) should be sufficient <br />Should you have any further questions regarding this activity, please contact myself at the above <br />address and phone number, or Gary Osier at (970)625-2371. <br />Sincerelvy, <br />KEVIN T. RIORDAN <br />District Ranger <br />X002 <br />Caring for the land and Serving People PrinbE on Regaw Pope, <br />