2011-11-21_PERMIT FILE - M2011014

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/ 4 NRCS Natural Resources Conservation Service Pagosa Springs Field Office 505A Co Rd 600 Pagosa Springs, CO 81147 Date: 11/17/11 Dale and Ellen Schmidt 472 Meadows Dr. Pagosa Springs, CO 81147 United States Department of Agriculture NOV 21 2011 !' Division of Reclamation, 9 Mining & Safety 970 - 731 - 3615- OFFICE 970 - 731 - 1570 -FAX www.co.nrcs.usda.gov jerry.archuleta@co.usda.gov QA ,n i eink ,5 The following information is provided at your request in order to meet the reclamation plan requirements of the "Colorado Mined - Reclamation Act" and subsequenf rules and regulations of the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board. This information is for the reclamation of the proposed Schmidt Stie, File No. M- 2011 -014 gravel pit located approximately 10 miles West of Pagosa Springs, Colorado. A. Initial Excavation and Topsoiling: Topsoil shall be stockpiled during the extraction phase of the project and stored in places to minimize erosion and disturbance by ongoing mining operations. Stockpiled topsoil shall be revegetated to reduce soil erosion by wind and water if stored for a prolonged period of time. Diversion ditches, silt fence, straw bales, and/or sediment basins should be used to control surface runoff and reduce soil erosion where needed. Upon completion, topsoil shall be replaced to a depth of about 6 to 12 inches to cover above ground disturbed areas and provided a proper medium for revegetation. Spreading shall not be done when the ground or topsoil is frozen, excessively wet or otherwise in a condition detrimental to the work. After placement of topsoil is complete, the surface shall be finished to a reasonably smooth final grade. Slopes shall not be steeper than 4:1 and in areas that will be crossed by machinery slopes should be between 6:1 and 8:1. All disturbed areas shall be revegetated. Any Sediment laden runoff should not be allowed to reach Stollsteimer Creek. This may necessitate the need for sediment basins, diversion ditches or berming. B. Revegetation: 1.) Seedbed Preparation: Seedbed shall be firm and free of weeds and other non - desirable vegetation. In areas were there is excessive compaction tillage, such as chiseling and disking, shall be done to break up the compaction and then harrowed down. If seedbed is soft after tillage operations allow 2 to 4 weeks following the last operation for the soil to settle and firm up. 2.) Planting period: Dormant planting is possible anytime after October 15th, or when temperatures are cold enough to prevent seed germination. Planting may also be done in between July 1 and August 15 or in the spring if irrigation water is available. 3.) Planting Method: Planting will be done with a grass drill or modified grain drill with depth bands and packer wheels. Depth of seed placement shall between 1/2 to 3/4 inch and row spacing shall be 7 to 12 inches. In areas where the use of a drill is not feasible, broadcasting seed The Natural Resource Conservation Service works in partnership with the American People to conserve and sustain natural resources on private lands. An Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.