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Western Fuels-Colorado provided information and map, Exhibit 2003-5, depicting locations <br />herbicide was applied for weed management in 2003. The Division was unable to find what <br />herbicide was applied. Western Fuels-Colorado needs to include information regarding the <br />chemical applied. Exhibit 2003-5 showed relatively small limited areas that were treated for <br />weed control. This information indicates to the Division that the weeds are of minimal <br />infestation and WF-C is keeping up on the control of these unfavorable species. <br />Seed mix. Exhibit 2003-8 depicts "Postmine (EOY 2003) Vegetation Map". This exhibit <br />provides information regazding topsoil replacement thicknesses and post-mining land use on <br />some of the reclaimed areas. This exhibit does not provide detail on year of seeding of <br />reclaimed areas nor does it provide information regarding 2002 or 2003 seeding. Exhibit 2003- <br />4 provides locations and year of seeding on the New Horizon No. 2 mining area. 2003 seeded <br />areas consist of 2.26 acres located at the southern edge of the permit and 2.83 acres located at <br />just south of the perimeter (BB) road for a total of 5.09 acres seeded in 2003. The 2003 ARR <br />does not appear to include seed tags or confirmation of what seed mix was planted in which <br />area. Seed mix used and seeding rate needs to be included in the annual report. Please have <br />Western Fuels-Colorado provide this information for 2003 and include this information is future <br />annual report submittals. <br />I have summarized the information that the Division needs from Western Fuels-Colorado. In <br />order to respond to the Division's concerns, please have Western Fuels-Colorado provide: <br />1. Please provide topsoil replacement thickness verification for 2003 topsoiled areas. The <br />two topsoil sample locations coinciding with WF-C's grid are TS60 and TS61. <br />2. Exhibit 2.05.4-4 shows vazious colored fill defining distinct reclamation azeas yet the <br />map legend does not define what the different fill patterns represent. Please have WF-C <br />include this information on the exhibit. <br />No topsoil quality data was included for 2003 topsoil laydown. Based upon Exhibit <br />2003-6 data should be provided for TS60 and TS61. This information needs to be <br />forwarded to the Division. <br />4. Please have WF-C identify the formulation of fertilizer applied in 2003. <br />5. Please have Western Fuels-Colorado provide information regarding the herbicide <br />applied on the permit area. <br />6. Seed mix used and seeding rate needs to be included in the annual report. Please have <br />Western Fuels-Colorado provide this information for 2003. <br />