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elassi€ted-as premising land use classification of the area was rangeland, a determination made
<br />by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources (Soil) Conservation Service, as
<br />shown on page 37 of the renewal application, general soil map of Weld County, Colorado.
<br />The land cannot support a variety of uses under existing technologies and local resources. All
<br />attempts at dryland farming on the area have been abandoned, and the damage caused by those
<br />attempts will remain evident for many decades.
<br />3.3 Description of the Operation and Reclamation Plans
<br />3.3.1 Topsoil Stripping and Replacement Depths
<br />No stripping of undisturbed topsoil is anticipated during the forthcoming renewal period of the
<br />Permit. Only reclamation activities are anticipated. Replacement depths of topsoil are:
<br />2 feet, over 6 feet of overburden spoil cover on ash (disposal areas) (Application, 1996,
<br />Sec 2.05.4, page 114, line 7).
<br />24" over roads (Application, 1996, Sec 2.05.4, page 114b, line 1).
<br />15" over the long-term spoil area (Application, 1996, Sec 2.05.4, page 114b, line 3).
<br />6" over facilities and topsand storage areas (Application, 1996, 2.05.4, page 114b, line
<br />4).
<br />3.3.2 Revegetation Techniques
<br />The approved revegetation plan emphasizes native species planting resulting in a diverse,
<br />pertttanent, effective plant community capable of self-regeneration. The current seed mix is
<br />presented on page 115, Section 2.05.4, of the Application.
<br />Manure is to be spread on the topsand. The approved seed mix will be drill seeded through the
<br />manure mulch. Small areas that require reseeding may be broadcast. (Application, 1996, Sec
<br />2.05.4, page 15, line 39)
<br />Two windows for seeding are March 15 to June 1 (spring) and September 15 to December 15
<br />(fall) (Application, 1996, Sec 2.05.4, page 115a, lines 4-6).
<br />A stubble mulch (such as sorghum) may be seeded in the spring or fall prior to seeding of the
<br />permanent seed mix (Application, 1996, Sec 2.05.4, page 115a, lines 10-15).
<br />No irrigation is proposed (Application, 1996, Sec 2.05.4, page I15a, line 25).
<br />The site is currently inspected at least quarterly for pests and diseases. No infestations of pests
<br />or weed have been identified. (Application, 1996, Sec 2.05.4, page 115a, lines 32-35)
<br />Grazing is prohibited during the first two years of vegetation establishment on reclaimed areas.
<br />Grazing may be allowed thereafter. Grazing will not be allowed to interfere with vegetation
<br />17 18 February 1998
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