PERMFILE54865

• Permit No: C1981019A
• IBM Index Class Name: Permit File
• Doc Date: 9/2/2004
• Section_Exhibit Name: 2.05 Operation and Reclamation Plans
• Media Type: D
• Archive: Yes

• The data collected, as well as our observations in the field,
indicate that, as expected, no adverse conditions can be attributed
to not mulching. Vegetation has established as expected and there
is no evidence of erosion directly attributed to the lack of mulch.
The techniques currently utilized by Colowyo to control erosion on
these unmulched slopes will continue to be implemented. It is
generally recognized that it is the chiseling, contour furrows and
drainage benches that contribute to erosion control rather than the
mulch. It is generally accepted by the local mines in the region
that early mulching was completed because of a regulatory
requirement rather than any ecological benefit towards successful
reclamation.
Colowyo recognizes that initial vegetation establishment will
continually be monitored through the "monitoring plan" and field
inspection by both the Division and Colowyo personnel will
continue. If it appears that the suspension of the mulching
requirement is detrimental to vegetation establishment or contri-
butes to excessive erosion, mulching will be resumed.
• Irrigation
No irrigation is planned for areas to be se
Possible watering of transplanted shrubs or
supplemental applications during the first two
will be the only water used during revegetation.
trucks used for dust control will be used for
watering.
Pest and Disease Control
eded or mulched.
seedlings, with
growing seasons,
Colowyo watering
the supplemental
Noxious plants, as defined in Section 1.04, will be controlled
using the recommended methodologies of the Colorado State Univer-
sity Extension Service. If insects become a problem to the point
where they endanger the successful establishment of the seeded
vegetation on the reclaimed area, they will also be controlled
using methods suggested by the Colorado State University Extension

2.05-56.