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dl nrr aline © 2003 Reclmrsnkon ReJ~a7 FeGrnary 7d, 200d huge d 11.0 GRAZING EFCI obtained DMG approval for grazing, but coordination problems with the ranch operator limited actual grazing to two days (500 head) in mid-October (10/14-10/15). 12.0 REVEGETATION SUCCESS EVALUATION Revegetation success sampling was completed in 1999 on the pre-1986, 1995, and 1996 reclaimed areas. The results of this sampling are contained in a report prepared by ESCO Associates Inc. dated February 2000. This report was forwarded to the DMG. This evaluation included cover, annual production, shrub density and species diversity/composition. Based on the sampling results, revegetation in the 1995 and 1996 reclamation areas satisfies the applicable revegetation success standards. Revegetation in the pre-1986 reclaimed area satisfies the applicable revegetation success standards for annual production and species diversity/composition but not for cover or shrub density. Kerr will continue managed grazing operations on reclaimed areas and anticipates that the combination of grazing, progressive vegetative establishment from the initial revegetated community, and natural reinvasion will enhance cover and shmb density. Kerr will continue to monitor revegetation success and will conduct follow-up revegeta[ion success sampling and evaluation to assess the effectiveness of progressive vegetative reestablishment Year 9 and 10 revegetation success monitoring would occur during 2005 and 2006. 13.0 BOND RELEASE An application for partial bond release (Phase I for Loadout Area and Phase II for 720 Pit and Pit 1 Areas) was filed with the DMG in August 2000. A bond release inspection of the release areas was held on May 22, 2001 and the DMG subsequently approved the application For partial bond release on June 26, 2001. An application for partial liability release was also filed with the DMG in May 2001 for the Marr Pit Axea (pre-1986 reclamation). "I'he liabsliry release inspection for this area was conducted on September 12, 2001 and the DMG approved the partial liability release in June 2002. 14.0 TOTAL DISTURBANCE SUMMARY The following table summarizes the total disturbance at the Marr 1~Iine and Loadout The lands included in this table are categorized by current use and/or state of reclamation. SUMMARY OF DISTURBANCE Mine Area Reve etated 1999 6.5 Facilities, Roads and Sediment Control 34.6 Topsoil Stock files 3.3 Reclaimed pre-1999 345.3 TOTAL 389.7 acres Loadout Area Revegetated 1999 5.3 Facilities, Roads and Sediment Control 6.4 TOTAL 11.7 acres