2009-01-29_REVISION - C1981019 (4)

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Colowyo Mine TR-72 PAR3 29 January 2009 Page 6 of 8 Loadout. This Technical Revision will be submitted no later than 31 August 2012 or sooner if reclamation of the Gossard Loadout is scheduled prior to this date. Planting and Seeding Methods in amended Section 2.05.4 16. Item Resolved in first adequacy review. Mulching Techniques in amended Section 2.05.4 17. Colowyo has amended the text on pages 2.05-61 and 4.15-3 as requested. Colowyo has committed to install contour furrows on slopes greater than 10%, with frequency dependent on slope grade, though specific frequency is not committed to. Text on page 2.05-47 provides more specification for furrow construction, with spacing to vary, but "approximately 10 to 20 feet along the slope". While there is still some leeway in the plan, as written, the Division understands the need for flexibility in such a plan. The Division considers this Item Resolved. Pest and Disease Control in amended Section 2.05.4 18. Item Resolved in first adequacy review. Postmining Land Use (2.05.5 and 4.161 19. Item Resolved in first adequacy review. Fish and Wildlife Plan [2.05.6(2) and 4.181 20. Item Resolved in first adequacy review. 21. Item Resolved in first adequacy review. 22. Item Resolved in first adequacy review. Rule 4.15 Revegetation Performance Standards 23. The Division requested that the first sentence of amended page 4.15-3 be amended to clarify that the post-2008 seed mixes were limited to native species "with limited and specified exceptions". The sentence was properly amended. Item Resolved. 24. Colowyo has amended the text on pages 2.05-61 and 4.15-3 as requested. While there is still some leeway in the plan, as written, the Division understands the need for flexibility in such a plan. The Division considers this Item Resolved. 25. Item Resolved in first adequacy review.