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19. Has the applicant committed to controlling prohibited noxious weeds? (Rule <br />3.1.10(6)) <br />The applicant has proposed creating a weed management plan in consultation <br />with the local weed control district based on species of concern to the area. The <br />submittal of a plan is attached as a stipulation to the recommendation for <br />approval. <br />20. What measures will be taken to control wind erosion on reclaimed lands as <br />vegetation is establishing? (Rule 3.1.5(3)) <br />The applicant has committed to planting a temporary vegetation cover <br />consisting of quick growing permanent species that will last more than one <br />season but not be expected to be the final cover. In addition, they have <br />committed to planting a cover crop, as necessary, consisting of a quick growing <br />annual that can provide cover without long-term persistence. This will be <br />planted on areas that will be exposed and not planted with the final or interim <br />seed-mix for at least one year. It may include areas such as temporary topsoil <br />stockpiles or re graded areas that can not be immediately seeded due to <br />seasonal planting restrictions. <br />21. What criteria will be used to demonstrate that the operator has fulfilled the <br />requirement to establish a diverse, effective and long-lasting vegetative cover that <br />is capable of self-generation? (Rule 3.1.10(1)) <br />The operator has committed to monitoring and reporting results of vegetation <br />establishment during years 1, 3 and 5. In addition, they have proposed <br />establishment of a permanent reference area where comparisons of reclaimed <br />areas could be measured against the representative undisturbed area. The <br />office has not typically applied a numerical standard for success to reclaimed <br />areas but has instead relied on visual comparisons of surrounding undisturbed <br />areas to reclaimed areas for adequate cover, diversity and self-sustainability. <br />Reclamation Costs <br />22. Does the applicant provide sufficient information to calculate the costs of <br />reclamation that would be incurred by the State? (Rule 6.4.12) <br />Exhibit L Reclamation Costs included in the applicant's submittal of July 8, <br />2002 contains sufficient information to calculate the costs of reclamation that <br />would be incurred by the State of Colorado in the event the bond was forfeited. <br />This amount has been calculated This is in compliance with the requirements <br />of rule 6.4.12.