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In 2006, one new area of disturbance was created in the construction of a disposal cell <br />for the test mine pond solids on the ridge adjacent to production well 28-21. The <br />disturbance for the disposal cell was approximately two acres. The disposal cell area <br />was also reclamation seeded in December 2006. Photo 9 shows the disposal area <br />near well 28-21 in October 2006. <br /> <br />Photo 9 - Disposal cell for test mine pond solids constructed on ridge top near production Well 28-21 in <br />October 2006. <br />Dry conditions and the harsh exposure of this ridge to heat and wind may have <br />contributed to minimal reclamation plant establishment from the initial 2006 broadcast <br />seeding. In fall 2007, the disposal cell disturbance area was drill seeded with the <br />modified BLM approved seed mix and no-till drilling equipment. In order to break up <br />the patterned appearance of plants established from mechanized drill seeding <br />equipment the seed was applied in one pattern perpendicular to the road shown just <br />above then the second application was drill seeded in a diagonal pattern to the first <br />pass in all areas where it was feasible and safe to do so. <br />The same area is shown in Photo 10 in June 2008 following good precipitation <br />throughout the winter and into late spring. The drilled seed shows high germination <br />and growth in this environment as the seeds are protected under the shallow layer of <br />soil and conditions were more optimal. <br />American Soda. L.L.P <br />DBMS Annual Report <br />July 10, 2008