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Support of Post-Mining Land Use <br />The two reclaimed areas of the Twin Pines No. 2 Mine have a vegetative cover <br />composed of a variety of grasses, forbs, and shrubs. The seasonality and forage <br />characteristics of the vegetative species are suitable for the approved post-mining <br />land use of rangeland and wildlife habitat. Evidence that deer and elk use the two <br />sites has been documented in the past. Domestic cattle grazing has occurred <br />periodically over the last few years. No weed problems or significant bare areas were <br />observed during the final field inspection. <br />The vegetative cover on reclaimed areas appear to be preventing rill and gully <br />formation. No evidence of instability was found. The revegetation success <br />standards were based on what would be necessary for the land to properly function as <br />rangeland and wildlife habitat. The bond release area has met those requirements. <br />Based on the achievement of those requirements, and the observed successful <br />livestock wildlife use on the site, the Division finds that the revegetation on the <br />reclaimed areas of the Twin Pines No. 2 Mine is capable of supporting the post- <br />mining land use. The Division believes the requirements of Rule 4.16.1 have been <br />met. <br />Completion of Final Inspection Required by Section 3.03.2(2) <br />As previously explained, the Division conducted a bond release inspection on <br />12 <br />Twin Pines Coal sales yard Area - June 28, 2007