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where the temporary above ground pipe line existed west of BB Detour. In this area west of BB <br />Detour, there is approximately 6.69 acres (not specifically associated with the pipe line) that has not <br />been final graded, topsoiled, or seeded. This location is in the vicinity of the pit and covered under <br />the performance bond for mining activities. The azea west of BB Detour is scheduled to be fully <br />reclaimed during this summer. The location of the former above ground pipe line from BB Road <br />south and west to 2700 Road has been fully reclaimed including grading to approximate original <br />contour, topsoil redistribution, and seeding. The reclaimed location is stable with no signs of erosion <br />and has good vegetative cover (see Photo No. 3). This azea south of BB Road has been Phase I bond <br />released in two phases in 1999 and 2002, respectively. <br />Summary and Conclusions <br />The Division has completed its review and evaluation of the Phase I bond release request for the <br />reclamation of the temporary Colorado Cooperative Ditch Company pipe line comdor submitted by <br />WFC for the New Horizon Mine. Information provided in the bond release application and PAP <br />demonstrated compliance with the applicable criteria of Rule 2.05.4 Reclamation Plan. Relocating <br />the temporary above ground pipe line by burying it in a permanent location resulted in minimal <br />surface disturbance. Based on the bond release inspection and evaluation of both the temporary and <br />permanent pipe line locations, it was determined the removal and relocation of the irrigation pipe line <br />had been properly completed. The temporary pipe line con•idor has been restored to approximate <br />original contour and the relocated pipe line is buried and is a permanent structure of the ditch which <br />will not interfere with post-mine land uses. Based on the above described documentation and <br />observations, the reclaimed temporary pipe line corridor is judged to meet the requirements for Phase <br />I bond release. <br />