2009-11-30_PERMIT FILE - C1981038A (2)

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• §2.05 APPLICATION FOR PERMIT FOR SURFACE OR UNDERGROUND MINING ACTIVITIES -- MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR OPERATION AND RECLAMATION PLANS. All of the other noxious weeds will be sprayed with Curtail, 2.0 oz/gallon mixed with a non -ionic surfactant at 1 quart per 100 gallons of spray. It will not be applied when spray particles may be carried by air currents to areas where desirable plants are growing. Spraying should be performed when temperatures are under 80 F. Spraying will be done by use of an ATV mounted spray tank. Oxeye Daisy can be sprayed in the spring in the early flower stage. Houndstounge should be sprayed in the spring in the early flower stage. Musk, Canadian and Scotch thistle should be sprayed in the spring during late bud to early flower. Russian knapweed should be sprayed in the spring and fall. Fall treatment is also appropriate for thistle rosetts and Canadian thistle. Fencinq Fencing is not considered necessary to keep domestic livestock off of the newly vegetated areas. SH -133 provides a barrier to the north and the North Fork of the Gunnison River provides a barrier to the south. vi. Measures proposed to be used to determine the success of re- vegetation As per Rule 4.15.9, success of revegetation will be determined on the basis of crop production from the mined area as compared to a reference area. Crop production shall be considered successful if production is not less than 90% of the reference area with 90% statistical confidence. Crop production will not be considered prior to year nine of the liability period. The location of the (Barnes Property) reference area is shown on new Map 15, Irrigated Cropland Reference Area. Right of entry to the reference area is documented by an October 12, • 2009 letter signed by Robert Barnes located in Exhibit 14. TR -51 2.05-27 10/09 Approved 30 •n�ov•�9