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stable road remains after the mining and reclamation processes are completed. The cross-sections and profile of the <br />existing haul roads can be used for the permanent roads except that the top width of the road will be reduced to 20 <br />feet. <br />Revegetation Plan <br />As discussed in the previous reclamation section, reclamation activities at the CEC project site are divided into two <br />(2) distinct phases. These are 1) ongoing reclamation activities associated with the previously disturbed muting site <br />and 2) fmal reclamation associated with the ongoing mining operations conducted at the No. 5, No. 6, and No. 9 <br />mines. In addition, many of the areas being planned to be reclaimed by CEC were disturbed before May 3, 1978. <br />CEC realizes that the Red Rock Crusher is the only area that can be classified as previously mined per the DMG coal <br />regulations. <br />CEC has developed a map, which outlines all areas that fall under the different categories. The Reclamation Plan <br />Map (Map 29) delineates all areas, which were disturbed prior to May 3, 1978. Many of the areas disturbed at the <br />CEC site have had pre-1978 disturbance as well as post-1978 disturbance. Exhibit 14 provides supplemental <br />vegetation information for the site. <br />Revegetation as well as the revegetation success criteria associated with the Williams Fork Strip Pit is discussed in <br />Exhibit 24, Williams Fork Strip Pit Reclamation Plan. <br />Seed mixtures have been developed for the three (3) post-mining land uses to be established at CEC. These post- <br />mining land uses are; 1) rangeland/wildlife, 2) cropland, and 3) pastureland (hayland). The seed mixtures, which will <br />be utilized for these land uses, are given on the following tables: <br />• Table 64, Seed Mixture - Rangeland/Wildlife <br />• Table 65, Seed Mixture -Cropland (hayfield) <br />• Table 66, Seed Mixture -Pastureland (hayland) <br />Several introduced species have been included in the rangeland/wildlife seed mixture. These are; 1) pubescent <br />wheatgtass, 2) hard fescue, 3) birdsfoot trefoil, and 4) cicer milkvetch. Pubescent wheatgrass is included in the <br />mixture for its forage value and growth characteristics. Plummer (1968) has presented the utility of this species for <br />reclamation work, Long (1981), and SCS (1977). Hard fescue is included in the mixture for its ease of establishment, <br />palatability, and soil holding capabilities. The utility of this species for reclamation work has been presented by Lond <br />(1981), SCS (1977), and the Forest Service (1977). Birdsfoot trefoil is included within the mixture for its nitrogen- <br />fixing capabilities, ease of establishment, longevity, and palatability. Long (1981) described the utility of this species <br />in reclamation work. Cicer milkvetch is included within the mixture for its nitrogen-fixing capabilities, palatability, <br />and longevity. Long (1981), Plummer (1968), and the SCS (1977) describe the utility of this species in reclamation <br />work. <br />Veeetation Monitoring <br />CEC will implement a monitoring program to evaluate revegetation success to determine if the revegetation of each <br />site is proceeding in an acceptable fashion. Each site will be studies the 3" year after reclamation and the final two <br />years before release to determine revegetation success. <br />During the monitoring period, CEC does not intend to meet sample adequacy when the sites are monitored in the 3'a <br />year of the revegetation period. Sample adequacy will be met during the bond release-sampling period. The 3~ year <br />monitoring will use ocular estimation to estimate cover. This technique has been used by the other agencies for cover <br />reasons. <br />Permit Renewal No. 3 2.05-32 7/15/98 <br />