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towards control of identified noxious weed areas. This information will be provided to • <br />the Division by March 30 of each year as part of the Annual Reclamation Report. Finally, <br />as new or improved methods of controlling noxious weeds. through the use of herbicides <br />(either existing or new products) become available, they will be evaluated for <br />incorporation into the control program. In treatment areas where herbicidal eentroL has <br />been effective but the density of desireable perennial species is too low [a reestablish <br />an effective vegetative cover, the area will be reseeded using the approved permanent seed <br />mix, <br />A record will be maintained of areas where herbicides are sprayed, the types and mixture <br />of herbicides used, and the date of treatment. This information will be reported in the <br />Annual Reclamation Report. <br />Historically, pest control has not been necessary at tht• Seneca II Mine. Based on this <br />operating experience, pest control is not anticipated at this time. Ongoing reclamation <br />monitoring will identify infestations by pests. A pest control plan will be developed <br />similar to the weed control plan discussed above. The specific plan, based on the <br />targeted pest, will 6e developed in consultation with I7MG and presented as o revision <br />submittal, when necessary. <br />Regrading or Stabilizing Rills and Gullies <br />Seeded areas will be monitored following spring snormelt and heavy rains. If monitoring <br />indicates the presence of excessive rills and gullies, closer observation will be <br />used to determine the cause of the gullying. These areas will be identified on a map. <br />Natural geomorphic processes in the reclaimed area rill be emphasized, taking into account <br />the slope, aspect, and soil conditions of the site. Further consideration will be given <br />to the normal climatic patterns and rate of vegetation establishment and development in <br />the subject area. Evaluation will include uh eth er the rills end gullies rill prohibit <br />successful revege[ation or rill disrupt [he achievement of the postmining land use. <br />Based on [his evaluation, several options will be available to correct the situation. <br />These options rill be a direct result of studying [he situation and selecting the option <br />that will best rectify the erosional problem. One or more of the following options and • <br />corrective methods rill be employed. <br />13-}0 Revised 01/15/93 <br />