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I . ,' • • tv-:i Resoiling the haul road, Borrow Source 1, and backfilled highwatl disturbances to a nominal depth of ~:~ 6 inches or more forms the basis of Alternative Two. Resoiling these areas with suitable soil materials F: r.':' having elevated WHC values would increase the potential for reclamation success substantially. However, this could require a significant financial commitment and would delay the onset of revegetation activities c" from 6 months to one year depending upon the planting season chosen if a source of soil were found in "' the interim. A delay in revegetation activities would also require that EFMC control erosion on these r graded areas until planting and mulching are completed. 3.) Locate a source, if one exists, of soil materials for future use at the project site if revegetation of graded >~j overburden areas is to be attempted. This source would serve as a back-up if the reclamation of such f.. areas was deemed unsuccessful. If at all possible, this source should be from other construction sites within the region where surplus soil materials are being generated and are unwanted. Disturbing ~~'~ additional areas near the mine site for the sole purpose of generating soil materials for recoiling purposes should be considered a last resort given that this increase in disturbed acreage would require bonding and would add to the area EFMC would be required to reclaim. Sampling and laboratory analysis of any identified soil source would likely be required to determine overall suitability for use. ` 4.) Any gravel roadbed material overlying the haul road (as represented by sample point RC-5), either at f i the surface or immediate subsurface level, should be removed and properly disposed of if a disposal area !~ ~i p~~~y can be located within the region. f:; • 5.) Deep rip all areas to be revegetated prior to seedbed preparation excepting those on which soil G materials have been respread. ~~;} 6.) Disk all areas to be seeded, along the contour, as a means of seedbed preparation to reduced compaction. ~! 7.) If available and chemically suitable, organic materials can be added to graded areas having overburden I as the seedbed material. However, it must be remembered that such a technique will not affect the WHC ~~ of the seedbed to any depth deeper than that of organic material incorporation. ~ 8.) Obtain fertilizer recommendations from the Cooperative Extension Service at Colorado State ~,a University (303-491-5061) based on the results of laboratory analysis included in Appendix 2 of this ,,l report. ~s. 9.) Consider drill seeding techniques in lieu of broadcasting. Drill seeding will place seeds directly into the seedbed which may be considered an advantage on a surface dominated by a sandy clay material subject to compaction. Drag chains should be used in place of packer-wheels if drilling is chosen. Contact the r•.i __~~ 15