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4. Post-Reclamation Site Drainaee <br />Maps C-2 and F show arrows indicating the approximate direction of drainage throughout the <br />pit. The final reclamation will be graded so that drainage water will go in a similar path to the <br />original path. . <br />5. Weed Control <br />United Companies will take measures to ensure that the land affected by the mining operation is <br />free of weed infestations. Cunently there are several problematic weeds which are present within <br />the general area where the permit will apply identified by Delta County Weed Control. The two <br />species are Russian knapweed and whitetop. Any infestations of these weeds will be removed <br />prior to mining and will be monitored after reclamation has occured. <br />During all phases of the mining operation, the permit area will be monitored closely every year <br />which the permit is active to determine if there are any additional weeds invading the area. Weed <br />control will again be initiated if the problem becomes serious. The Division will be consulted <br />regarding any additional weed infestation area and any control measures prior to their initiation. <br />If infestations of similar weeds as are present now is experienced, the current weed control plan <br />will continue to be used. If any new species of weeds are found, Delta County Weed Control <br />Authority and the Division will be consulted in order to formulate the best plan for the new <br />infestation. The plan does not contemplate total weed removal on the property. Past experience <br />shows that some initial weed cover in the first year following re-topsoiling is beneficial to the <br />reclamation effort. Weeds tend to provide shade for new grasses, are a means of holding snow on <br />the seedbed longer and protect it from wind and water erosion until the planted species have <br />taken hold. <br />Anderson Pit February OS E-5 <br />