2012-03-09_REPORT - C1981019 (10)

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Colowyo Coal Company 2011 Annual Reclamation and Hydrology Report SECTION 4 - SEED TAG INFORMATION AND APPROVED REVEGETATION MIX RULE REQUIREMENT RULE 2.04.13(1)(a -f) 2.04.13(1) by February 15, or other such date as agreed on, each permittee shall file an annual reclamation report covering the previous calendar year for all areas under bond. The report shall include, but not limited to, text, discussion and maps which address: • the name and address of the permittee and permit number • location and number of acres disturbed during that year • location and number of acres backfilled and graded during that year • location and number of acres topsoiled during that year • the species, location and number of acres of vegetation planted during that year, including any augmented seeding or cultural practices • location, number of acres and date of planting for all previously revegetated areas The species of plants seeded on Colowyo's reclamation areas follow the approved seed mixture located in Volume 1, page 2.05 -51 through 2.05 -53. The Division regulations contain consistent themes that mine operations and reclamation are to be conducted in such a way as to minimize adverse environmental impacts and ensure that reclaimed lands will support the approved postmining land use. As part of Colowyo Coal Company's Best Management Practices, Colowyo will apply herbicides to the land for the control of known weed species. Chemicals applied within the mine permit boundary. GENERAL DISCUSSION Seed Mixture — Colowyo's Reclamation Seed Mixture tables are found in Figure 4 -1. Seed Tags — 301.0 acres were seeded during the report period; 179.0 acres were reclaimed and 0 acres of topsoil stockpiles and embankments. Please see Figure 4 -2. Seed Purchase Invoices — Seed from Granite Seed Company was purchased in 2011. Please see the attached invoices in Figure 4 -3. Page 4 -1