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ANNUAL RECLAMATION REPORT <br />CYCC MINES 1, 2 AND ECKMAN PARK <br />This report addresses the seven federal coal leases and associated private <br />coal mining operations conducted by CYCC in Routt County, Colorado, as delin- <br />eated on the enclosed maps titled CYCC Mines 1 5 2 Reclamation and Eckman Park <br />Reclamation. <br />The methods of mining employed at CYCC consist of both truck-shovel and <br />dragline type operations. Topsoil is stripped by scrapers and segregated into <br />topsoil and subsoil stockpiles. After the mining operation is completed, spoils <br />are graded to approximately the original contour and subsoil is replaced over <br />the spoil material followed by the placement of the topsoil. A seedbed is then <br />prepared and a fast-growing temporary vegetation is planted to stabilize the <br />site and promote infiltration of precipitation. It is generally accepted that <br />the root systems developed by the vegetative mulch enhances the early establish- <br />ment of nutrient cycling for the perennial species which are subsequently <br />planted into the stubble late in the fall. Contour furrows are installed which <br />further stabilize the site. A detailed description of the cultural practices <br />employed as part of the reclamation process is presented in our Mining and <br />Reclamation Plan (permit no. 79-177) submitted to your office on September 14, <br />1979. <br />Enclosed are two maps which delineate the areas in each coal lease and <br />associated areas which have been disturbed by mining and the subsequent recla- <br />mation. At present, all areas which have been retopsoiled have also been re- <br />seeded. Consequently, the major catagories of disturbance are open pit and <br />spoil, graded spoil, and reseeded. As soon as conditions permit, graded areas <br />will be retopsoiled and reclamation will progress as approved in our reclamation <br />plan. The maps also show the number of acres, the date, and the seed mixture <br />which was planted for area reseeded. Seed mixtures are presented in Table 2 and <br />are coded to the reclamation maps. <br />.. .. ..............._.,._........ _ ~~. .~.a.: <br />