Laserfiche WebLink
No conclusions are drawn from these data for Phase 2 studies, as they are intended <br />to be provided to Lewicki & Associates to analyze in order to determine adequa y for <br />bond release. <br />The paragraph following the table must be amended to describe the statistical basis for the <br />conclusion that the cover criteria were achieved. In addition, the narrative must include a <br />statement confirming that the vegetation established on the reclaimed area supports the <br />approved land use. Species composition data from the Blo- Logic, Inc. report, would be the <br />primary basis for the statement affirming that the vegetation supports the approved land <br />use. <br />3. The cover table in the Appendix R, Phase II Vegetation Sampling report is a working <br />spreadsheet. It provides all of the necessary y data to allow for statistical calculation and <br />technical evaluation; however a final summary table needs to be included in the report. <br />The summary table should be of the general form provided in Attachment 1 to this <br />memorandum. The purpose of the table is to provide a clear and accessible summary of <br />the cover and composition of the sampled parcel. The table should list each plant <br />species by common and scientific name, a column for relative vegetation cover by <br />species, a Total vegetation Cover Column, and the `Total Desirable" Column. Please <br />provide a Summary C over table, in the general form requested. <br />4. In accordance with the bond release guideline (p. 5), please provide a narrative <br />summary of the reclamation and management history of the parcels included in the <br />Phase 11 release request. <br />5. Please provide specific information regarding topsoil /subsoil replacement requirements <br />and thicknesses applicable to the Phase 11 release parcels, and provide narrative <br />explanation based on sample data) to support the conclusion that the required <br />replacement thickness was achieved. List the soil thickness sample points on Map R -2 <br />that fall within the Phase 11 release areas, along with the thickness measured for each <br />point. All of the soil thickness sample points within the Phase 11 area must list a <br />measured soil thickness; please provide any missing data. <br />Phase III Bond Release (quest <br />WFC has requested Phase III release for 126.1 acres of irrigated pasture and 23.8 acres of dryland <br />pasture that were initially reve etated in 1998. The Division allows for Phase ICI bond release upon <br />successful completion of all reclamation plan requirements for the area in question, including <br />demonstration of conformance with all applicable revegetation success criteria. Regulatory criteria are <br />specified in Rules 3.03.1(2)(c) and 3.03.1(4). Achievement of compliance with applicable revegetation <br />success criteria must be demonstrated for at least 2 of the last 4 years of the minimum 10 year liability <br />period, with year 9 being the initial allowable comparison year. Additional information to be provided in <br />a Phase III bond release application is addressed in the Division's Guideline Regarding .selected Coal <br />Mine Bond Release Issues. Success demonstration sampling for the Phase ICI request areas in L -12 was <br />conducted ire 2007 (Fear 9) and 2008 (bear 10). <br />