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All stockpiles appeared stable from an erosional standpoint. <br />Several soil stockpiles will be used in the next several years for reclamation of Refuse Area <br />#2/3 and the East Portal Area. Of primary concern is the control of Cheatgrass on these sites. <br />Identifying the problem prior to reclamation will help alleviate [he problem with this weed. <br />Soil stockpiles to be used for the reclamation of Refuse Area 2/3 <br />Two subsoil stockpiles and one topsoil stockpile will serve as sources for soil cover for <br />Refuse Area 2/3 (RA-2/3). All three soil stockpiles are stable with good cover. The most <br />notable difference between the topsoil and subsoil piles is the dominance of Cheatgrass on the <br />topsoil pile. Few areas on the topsoil are dominated by perennial grasses, mainly Western and <br />Intermediate wheatgrass. <br />The subsoil stockpiles carry a diverse and productive stand of perennial grasses and shrubs. <br />They would probably meet bond release criteria except for the absence of a forb component. <br />No Cheatgrass infestations were observed on either subsoil stockpile. <br />Soil stockpiles to be used for the reclamation of the East Portal Area <br />Currently the mine permit calls for taking topsoil from the D Portal topsoil stockpile for <br />reclamation of the East Portal Area. It appears that a more suitable source will be the topsoil <br />stockpile located at the intersection of the haul road and County Road 65. A request for this <br />change may be forthcoming following a complete evaluation of the existing, topsoil volumes <br />in storage. <br />.~- <br />D Portal Topsoil Stockpile: <br />This topsoil stockpile is covered with a good stand of perennial grasses. Little of no signs of <br />erosion exist and weeds are no[ a problem on this pile. <br />