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Mechanical control will be used as a first priority. Chemical methods will only be used if no <br />other alternative produces acceptable results. <br />Replacement Wetlands. The replacement wetland areas will be planted and seeded with native <br />wetland plants (see Exhibit F, Reclamation Plan). A detailed revegetation plan for the wetland <br />areas is available in the Clean Water Act Section 404 permit application for the Wattenberg <br />Lakes site submitted to the Army Corps of Engineers. <br />Water -General Requirement <br />To minimize the effect on the prevailing hydrologic balance, the operator shall: <br />a. comply with all applicable Colorado water laws, <br />b. comply with all applicable Federal and State water quality laws and regulations, <br />c. comply with all Federal and State requirements for dredge and fill, and <br />d. regrade all sediment and siltation structures after mining is completed unless such <br />structures aze to be used for wet]ands mitigation. <br />Groundwater -Specific Requirements <br />The operation will not affect groundwater quality on or off the site. The operation will comply <br />with State groundwater quality standazds. Due to the absence of sources of potential pollutants, <br />groundwater quality monitoring is not required in this operation. <br />Wildlife <br />The proposed reclamation plan does not propose to create wildlife habitat. All activities will be <br />planned considering the safety and protection of wildlife on the property. Some species may be <br />temporarily displaced by the mining activities, but these species are expected to re-establish with <br />no difficulty after the reclamation has been completed. The creation of the lakes and <br />replacement wetlands may create additional opportunities for aquatic birds, mammals, and fish. <br />Wallenberg Lakes <br />DMG llI Permit <br />Page II <br />