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However, the Sample Site #32 location appears to be within Soil Replacement Zone 3, and as <br />such would be required to be covered by a minimum 48" topsoil thickness (at least 15" mixed lift <br />topsoil and at least 33" Lift B topsoil). If this is the case, the Division would concur that <br />sampling has demonstrated acceptable salinity levels in the vicinity of Sample Site #32, since all <br />sample results are below the 8.0 suspect level applicable for surface spoil. Please confirm that <br />Site #32 is located within Replacement Zone 3, and if so, please amend the narrative in Section <br />16.0 to clarify that this is the case, and that the Bench 1 material in the location would be <br />covered by at least 48" of mixed lift and Lift B topsoil. Conversely, if Sample Site 432 is within <br />Replacement Zone 2 (such that the Bench 1 material at the location would function as subsoil <br />substitute), please revise Subsection 16.0 narrative to state that the remediation plan as addressed <br />in Subsection 15.0 would be implemented at the site prior to replacement of the mixed lift <br />topsoil. <br />Sample Site #32 is located in Replacement Zone 3 as can be seen on Map 2.05.4 -6. The <br />narrative in subsection 16.0 of Section 2.05.4(2)(d) has been updated to reflect this. <br />80C. The issues raised by this item have been addressed within Items 78D and 78E, above. As a <br />result, the Division considers this item to have been resolved. Resolved. <br />80D. The Division had several editorial comments regarding Section 2.05.4(2)(d), Subsection 15.0. A <br />couple typographic errors were corrected; however the sentence that immediately follows <br />mitigation plan item #4 still does not make sense as written. Please revise the sentence "WFC <br />will maintain..." as warranted. <br />The sentence noted now reads: "WFC will periodically review the existing quality control <br />program used with topsoil handling activities at New Horizon Mine." <br />81:83. Resolved. <br />84. Probable Hydrologic Consequences text has been updated regarding former and predicted spoil <br />springs, and the text now matches the spoil springs as depicted on Map 2.04.7-IA. Resolved. <br />85. The Division requested that several items be added to the list for inclusion in the Annual <br />Reclamation Report, in Subsection 10.0 of Section 2.05.4(2)(e). The list was updated as <br />requested. Resolved. <br />86. In this Item the Division had requested WFC to update the Weed and Pest Control Plan in <br />Section 2.05.4(2)(e), Subsection 9.0, to comply with requirements of Rule 4.15.1(5), to address <br />all species listed as noxious by Montrose County and other applicable weed control districts, <br />advisory boards or commissions, and also to address control of other weed species if such <br />species threaten the development of desired vegetation or pose a risk of spread to nearby areas. <br />The weed list provided on revised page 2.05.4(2)(e) -69 does not appear to include all of the <br />species addressed by the San Miguel and West End Montrose County lists. The Division <br />requests that the table be revised and presented as shown on the attachment to this letter. <br />We have the following additional requests, with respect to the amended weed control plan. In <br />the paragraph that follows the noxious weed table in Subsection 9.0, please include a statement <br />to the effect that if weedy species other than the noxious species listed become established to the <br />point that revegetation success is jeopardized or such species pose a risk of spread to adjacent <br />undisturbed areas, appropriate control measures will be implemented. In addition, please restore <br />the language that was deleted from the paragraph, which states that CSU extension service <br />recommendations regarding herbicides and application rates for particular species will be <br />