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V The Pit 5 area is steep and shows some signs of erosion (areas of sparse vegetation and rilling; see Figure 6). This pit and Pit 6 were also mined and reclaimed under an interim permit. As such, vegetation is more similar to Pit 1 than to permanent program areas. Grasses and forbs dominate this area. The main drainage from this area to Pond 5 has jumped the rock-lined channel and is down-cutting a new channel. Sediment is accumulating upstream of Pond 5 in a flat area near the road, creating a small wetland. A frog was heard in this area during the inspection. The Pit 6 area had accumulated water in a low spot and wetland Rush species were present (see Figure 7). Janet informed us that water regularly accumulates here in the spring due to snowmelt and generally dries up by early summer. The area appears stable with the exception of minor rilling in the road. Vegetation is well established. Roads on the site appear maintained up to the oil well. Other roads do not appear maintained and exhibit minor to moderate rill erosion. Vegetation is encroaching in many road areas. The landowner has requested that these roads remain to facilitate the PMLU. The Grassy Gap's vegetation,permanent impoundments, and roads are facilitating the PMLU of rangeland. Erosional features are minor. Vegetation is well established and in good condition. While some minor problems have been noted, I consider reclamation of this bond forfeiture site to be successful. As a result of this inspection and the review of information provided in DRMS's draft Findings for the Grassy Gap Termination of Jurisdiction (SL-02), I would be comfortable providing OSM's concurrence with DRMS's findings that the Grassy Gap mine meets all criteria of Rule 3.03.3 for termination of jurisdiction. Photographs taken: i Figure 1:Pond 4 Figure 2: Pit 4 area 2