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P.O. Box 1 <br />Buena Vlsta~ CO 81211 <br />6. The function of the depression is to allow winter release waters to infiltrate into <br />the ground before reaching the irrigated fazmland. Expanding the infiltration azea <br />within the BLM Lands will prevent future damage to the crops. The Sediment <br />accumulation will be minimal. The reservoir currently receives most if not all <br />sediments. The water is released in the winter months only for a distance of <br />approximately 600ft. Waters aze released in two directions which will ensure a <br />long life of the depression azea. We will commit to removing sediments should a <br />problem arise. Sediments would be spread over the fields iri the event that they <br />need removed. <br />7. We will follow the recommendations by the Division of Natural Resources. The <br />rate of seeding of the disturbed azeas will range from 15 - 20 pounds ofpure live <br />seed per acre. We will drill seed the areas for reclamation. No mulch or fertilizer <br />will be used. <br />8. Areas that aze not planted in alfalfa or existing access ways within the existing <br />M2001-035 permit azea will be included for reclamation with the proposed seed <br />mixture. The rock crop azeas will be included to the extent possible. <br />9. We will follow the Divisions recommendations for the removal of the Crested <br />wheatgrass and Annual rye from the seed mixture. The seed mix <br />recommendations will be altered to comply with the Division findings. Sideoats <br />Grama @15% and Indian Ricegrass@15% will replace the excluded seeds. <br />10. A weed management plan is prepazed in the event that weeds infest the mine site. <br />Larry Walker the local weed management director and I met on site to discuss <br />potential problem areas. No azeas aze of concern at this time. We will monitor <br />the site for any noxious weeds that may try to establish. Please find attached the <br />weed management plan prepared for the Trout Creek Pit. <br />11. No groundwater will be exposed during or after mining. The Trout Creek Pit <br />operations have not encountered groundwater at depths of 18ft. The BLM <br />expansion depths will not exceed 18feet. Stormwaters infiltrate into the ground, if <br />waters cannot percolate into the ground within 72 hours the water will be released <br />