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Mr. Tom Schreiner <br />RE: Warranty Release Request-PitNo.l <br />May 12, 2005 <br />Page 3 of 3 <br />3.1.9 Topsoiling <br />Topsoil was removed and segregated from other soil material during the mining operation. The <br />topsoil was removed, stockpiled, and then replaced evenly over backfill material during the <br />concurrent reclamation activities. <br />• Topsoil was replaced in a short enough time or stored in a manner to-avoid deterioration. <br />• Woody vegetation was not present within the affected areas prior to excavation. <br />• Stockpiles were stored and configured to minimize erosion. <br />• Stockpiles were rehandled as little as possible prior to replacement on disturbed azeas. <br />• Measures necessary to assure the stability of the replaced topsoil were taken. <br />• Other materials more suitable for vegetation growth were not Lequired. _~ _ _ _ <br />• Topsoil was placed on the affected areas in as even a manner as possible. <br />• Vegetative piles were not created during mining operations or reclamation activities. <br />3.1.10 Revegetation <br />The pit slopes were revegetated as mining progressed. Currently, the vegetation growth on the <br />slopes is doing well. The grass is well established and appeazs to be reseeding itself. It appeazs <br />that initial seeding and additional growth from natural reseeding have produced the necessary <br />vegetative cover to meet reclamation goals. <br />3.1.11 Buildings and Structures <br />No buildings or structures existed on the property prior to mining. Buildings and structures <br />.remaining on the property aze consistent with the fmal land use of industrial/commercial. <br />3.1.12 Signs and Markers <br />Appropriate signs and markers were placed at the site during mine operations. With one <br />exception, all signs and mazkers have now been removed. The sign is at the entrance to the site <br />and includes the operator name and permit number. This sign will be removed when the entire <br />property is released~r'om.reclamation responsibility. _ _.. _ - <br />As the agent for Bestway Paving, we are satisfied that the reclamation requirements of the permit <br />listed above were met in accordance with Rule 3 of the Reclamation Performance Standazds. <br />Should you have any questions or require additional information, please give us a call. <br />Sincerely, <br />A`pp/le u ~ _ <br />Wtlham Schenderlein, P.E. <br />Project Engineer <br />cc: Gary Hill, Bestway Paving. <br />Weld County Commissioners, via certified mail <br />AG File #OS-103 <br /> <br />