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In accordance with 6. 15.1(5), RGTI hae developed a Weed Management Plan that describes the <br /> management approach. This plan ie presented in Attachment 20-1, Loadovt Weed Management <br /> Plan. This plan has been developed in consultation with the Aoutt County Cooperative <br /> Extension Service and Rovtt County Weed Department. <br />The Weed Management Plan includes three basic Components: 1) a weed inventory (survey) to <br />identify noxious weed species; 2) prevention and control to prevent the spread of existing <br />infestations and stop new infestations from becoming established; and, 3) monitoring and <br />reporting. If chemical treatment is needed, chemicals will be applied by qualified <br />personnel following label instructions. <br /> Controlled areas will be monitored for the effectiveness of the control technique(s). If <br /> necessary, follow-up treatment will be made to achieve the desired control. In treatment <br /> areas where control of weeds has been successful but the density of desirable pexenni al <br /> vegetation is low, reseeding with an appropriate permanent mix will be done. Records of <br /> herbicides applications (type and rate), area treated, and dates of treatment will be <br /> maintained at the operations office . Weed control activities, including the weed inventory <br /> map, will be reported each year in the annual reclamation report. <br />Pest control is not anticipated, If infestations occur which jeopardize successful <br />reclamation, a pest control plan will be developed for the targeted pest. The plan wi 11 be <br />developed in consultation with the CDMG and CROW. <br />Regrading or Stabilizin4 of Rills and Gullies. <br />Seeded areas will be monitored following spring snowmelt and heavy rains. If moni toxing <br />indicates the presence of excessive rills and gullies, closer observation will attempt to <br />determine the cause of the gullying. These areas will be identified on a map. <br />Natural geomorphic processes in the reclaimed area will be emphasized, taking into account <br />slope, aspect, and soil conditions of the site. Further consideration will be given to the <br />normal climatic patterns and rate of vegetation establishment and development in the subject <br />area. Evaluation will include whether the rills and gullies will prohibit successful <br />revegetation or will disrupt achievement of the postmining land use, <br />i <br />TR-07 7 Revised 03/06 <br />