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<br />• <br />1990 ANNUAL RECLAMATION REPORT <br />CYCC MINE No. 3 <br />This report addresses federal coal and associated private coal <br />mining operations conducted by CYCC in Routt County, Colorado, as <br />delineated by mine areas on the enclosed map titled Mine No.3 <br />Reclamation. <br />The method of mining utilized by CYCC consisted of a dragline <br />type operation. Topsoil was stripped by scrapers and segregated <br />into topsoil stockpiles or reapplied directly onto regraded spoils. <br />Following mining operations spoils are graded to approximately <br />the original contour and topsoil is replaced over the spoil <br />material. The seed bed was then prepared and planted during the <br />summer and fall. Topsoil was ripped prior to planting to relieve <br />compaction and increase surface roughness. Contour furrows were <br />installed on steep slopes to help stabilize the site and enhance <br />soil moisture conditions. A detailed description of the cultural <br />practices employed in the reclamation process is presented under <br />Section 2.05 of Permit C-84-062 for Mine No.3. <br />Enclosed is a map which delineates the areas which have been <br />disturbed by mining and the subsequent extent of reclamation. The <br />major categories of disturbance are spoil, graded spoil, and <br />haulroads, topsoiled, and reseeded. The map indicates the acreage, <br />• date of seeding, and seed mixture used for each reclaimed parcel. <br />Seed mixtures are presented in Table 2 and correspond to the coding <br />on the enclosed reclamation map. <br />Mine 3 reclamation took place under the C-84-062 Permit, a <br />summary of which is shown in Table 1. During 1990 0.0 acres were <br />disturbed, and 0.0 acres were reclaimed. Only some 2.0 acres remain <br />to be reclaimed, this being associated with the Middle Creek <br />Office. <br />• <br />