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September 15, 2011 C -1981 -028 /Keenesburg Strip Mine RDZ <br /> <br /> <br />Number of Partial Inspe ction this Fiscal Year: 2 <br />Number of Complete Inspections this Fiscal Year: 1 <br /> <br /> Page 3 of 7 <br /> <br /> <br />RECLAMAT ION SUCCESS - Rule 4.15, Rule 3: <br />Areas 23, 29, and 30, had been mowed to address the presence of cheat grass. Don MacDonald indicated that this <br />mowing took place in the previous month or so and that the area will be chemically treated for cheat grass per the <br />recommendations of Dr. George Beck of Colorado State University. Don also indicated that other areas around <br />the site had also been treated. This activity is in compliance with the permit. Area 25 was observed, and it <br />appeared that past cheat grass control efforts were working to eradicate this undesirable species. <br /> <br />No compliance issues were identified with the reclamation. <br /> <br />SU PPORT FACILITIES - Rule 4.04: <br />Observations during the inspection indicated that the facilities, including the shop and ya rd, are in good condition. <br /> <br />S IGNS AND MARKERS – Rule 4.02: <br />The entrance sign was in good shape and included the necessary information. <br /> <br />Boundary markers were observed near the western boundary of the site and were found to be in compliance. This <br />area is where the boundary has recently been moved to the east (per TR - 42). <br /> <br />TOPSOIL – Rule 4.06 : <br />Topsand Pile A -3 (the southern side), Topsand Pile A -1, and Topsand Pile B -1 were observed from roads. No <br />erosion or other problems were observed with any of the piles. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />