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• SECTION 4 -SEED TAG INFORMATION AND APPROVED <br />REVEGETATION MIX <br />RULE REQUIREMENT <br />RULE 2.04.13(1)(a-f) <br />2.04.13(1) by February 15, or other such date as agreed on, each permittee shall <br />file an annual reclamation report covering the previous calendar year for all areas <br />under bond. The report shall include, but not limited to, text, discussion and maps <br />which address: <br />o (a) the name and address of the permittee and permit number <br />o (b) location and number of acres disturbed during that year <br />o (c) location and number of acres backfilled and graded during that yeaz <br />o (d) location and number of acres topsoiled during that yeaz <br />o (e) the species, location and number of acres of vegetation planted during <br />that year, including any augmented seeding or cultural practices <br />o (f) location, number of acres and date of planting for all previously <br />revegetated azeas <br />• The species of plants seeded on Colowyo's 2004 reclamation areas follow the approved <br />seed mixture located in Volume 1, page 2.05-44 through 2.05-46. <br />The Division regulations contain consistent themes that mine operations and reclamation <br />are to be conducted in such a way as to minimize adverse environmental impacts and <br />ensure that reclaimed lands will support the approved postmining land use. As part of <br />Colowyo Coal Company's Best Management Practices, Colowyo will apply herbicides to <br />the land for the control of known weed species. Chemicals applied within the mine <br />permit boundary. <br />GENERAL DISCUSSION <br />Seed Mixture - Colowyo's Reclamation Seed Mixture tables are found in Exhibit 4A. <br />Seed Tags - No reclaimed areas were seeded during the report period. <br />Seed Purchase Invoices - No additional seed was purchased in 2004. No reclaimed <br />areas were seeded during the report period. <br />