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3.3.2 Reclamation Plan <br />The reclamation plan for Colowyo is found in Sections 2.05.4 and 2.05.5 of the Permit. A partial <br />summary of this plan is given here. For a more complete summary and references to specific <br />portions of the permit application, see Section B of this document. <br />Acreages Disturbed and Reclaimed <br />Approximately 2,782 of the 3,810 acres permitted for disturbance have been disturbed. Of the <br />disturbed, approximately 564 have been backfilled, graded, and topsoiled. Approximately 550 <br />acres of the 564 have been seeded. Phase I bond release for approximately 226 acres and Phase <br />II bond release for approximately 176 acres for portions of Streeter Fill were applied for and <br />granted in 1987. (Permit). <br />Roads, Ponds and Support Facilities <br />To provide access in the area for ranching purposes, the haul road from Highway 13 will be left <br />in place after mining is complete. The haul road will be narrowed from 26 to 12 feet, the asphalt <br />removed, sideslopes reduced to 4:1 and the sides revegetated. In addition, a number of "ranch <br />roads" (light use roads) will be provided on the reclaimed area to approximate the roads that were <br />in the area before mining. <br />All sediment control ponds and diversion ditches are to be removed during Fnal reclamation of <br />the site. To support the proposed post-mining land use, small water impoundments (stock tanks) <br />will be left to encourage an even distribution of grazing over the reclaimed site and to enhance <br />the areas for wildlife. These ponds will also replace the existing water rights associated with the <br />stock ponds that currently exist on the site. All mine support facilities are to be removed during <br />24 Revised October 30, 1997 <br />