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<br />areas that will remain once mining is completed. However, the slope separating these <br />two parcels would appear to be a prime candidate for the establishment of some shrub <br />clumps and treed areas. The Colorado Division of Wildlife seems to be under the <br />impression that some woody plants will be re-established as part of the post-mining land <br />use. As stated. this would obviously not be compatible with the pasture land use. <br />Perhaps the CDOW was thinking that the east facing slope would be a good area for some <br />woody plant establishment. The east facing aspect should not preclude establishment of <br />shrubs on this area and the inclusion of a woody component there could also help to seam <br />the two pasture areas toeether and provide some nice visual blending from the eastern <br />view. The Colorado State Forest Service provides seedling plants at a very low cost and <br />carries many of the types that are native to the mining area such as choke cherry, <br />mountain mahogany, skunkbush sumac, ponderosa pine, pinon pine, rocky mountain <br />juniper, etc. In DMG's opinion, the addition of woody plants along the east facing slope <br />would certainly enhance the overall reclamation plan by replacing some of the diversity <br />that currently exists, possibly provide a wildlife corridor from the south side to the north <br />side and possibly enhance the overall look of the final plan. Based on observations of <br />the pines that were planted in the upper previously mined area in between the two parcels, <br />establishment should not be a problem and the benefits could be substantial. <br />6.4.6 EXHIBIT F- Reclamation Plan Maa <br />Please label the reclaimed areas with their intended final land use and show where the ponds and <br />roads will be once mining is completed. Also, identify what types of vegetation will be replaced <br />and where. <br />6.4.7 EXHIBIT G- Water Information <br />As mentioned under Exhibit D, additional information about the diversion ditches and sediment <br />ponds needs to be submitted under this exhibit. <br />(2)(c) Submit a statement or plan showing how surface runoff from disturbed areas, material <br />stockpiles, and other operating surfaces will be managed to protect against surface water <br />pollution during and after operation. This should include some detail about the pond size <br />and construction and the diversion ditch sizes and locations. Although the Water Quality <br />Control Division of the Colorado Department of Health is responsible for issuine <br />pollution control permits with respect to water, our office is responsible for reviewing the <br />design, construction and maintenance of any structures that will be used to comply with <br />water quality permit conditions. As a result. these structures should be included in the <br />permit area and should meet minimum design standards of Colorado water law (IE: stock <br />pond designs if under 2 acres, MSHA design is embankment is greater than 20 feet, etc.). <br />