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I <br /> CF&I STEEL CORPORATION <br /> ANNUAL REPORT - SEPTEMBER 1982 <br /> CANON DOLOMITE QUARRY <br /> ( 1 ) The acreage affected during the period September 1981 to <br /> September 1982 was 0 .79 acres as shown on the enclosed <br /> map. These acres are on benches previously disturbed by <br /> mining. No new ground was disturbed during the mining <br /> year . <br /> (2) (3) There was no final reclamation in 1982 . 1 .40 acres <br /> were graded, mulched, fertilized and planted in a Phase II <br /> study to determine the most effective methods and species <br /> for use . The test plots in the original quarry continue <br /> to be monitored and this information was used for the 1 .40 <br /> acre Phase II study. <br /> (4) Phase II was planted in Rabbit Brush, Yellow Sweet Clover, <br /> Winterfat , Indian Rice Grass . Fourwing Saltbush, Ladak <br /> Alfalfa, Lewisflax, Crested Wheatgrass , and Lutana Cicer <br /> Milkvetch . The planting was done in March 1982 and the <br /> fertilizer in April 1982 . <br /> ( 5) Na NO - 100 lbs, P205 - 150 lbs , K20 - 35 lbs <br /> wee ;roadcast . Lawn clippings were used for mulch during <br /> the late spring and summer. <br /> ( 6) Above average results in germination and biomass is <br /> probably due to the above average rainfall during early <br /> and mid-summer 1982 . Supplemental watering will be used <br /> in normal years to aid germination. <br /> (7) An estimated 1 .32 acres will be mined during 1983 and all <br /> in areas previously disturbed . These areas are shown <br /> cross-hatched on the enclosed map. <br /> 9/16/82 <br /> D#pYMP <br />