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3) Slope Reduction of Old Refuse Pile above Dutch Creek - est. $125,000 <br /> The Old Refuse Pile is also stacked steeply above Dutch Creek and is <br /> vulnerable to flash flooding in the creek. The DMG hopes to be awarded a <br /> grant to move a portion of the pile toward the central portion of the facility and <br /> excavate the upper extent of the underlying cut bank to a gentler slope to <br /> minimize the potential of the pile from collapsing into the creek. <br /> Cost Effectiveness SummarX <br /> What we have here is a very difficult reclamation project, in a very highly <br /> erosive area, at very high elevation, with significant areas of angle of repose <br /> slopes (many of which are a result of poor planning and construction), that is <br /> under-budgeted, is being managed very well, and is achieving average <br /> reclamation very cost effectively. The DMG is seeking funds from sources other <br /> than the bond to supplement the budget. Yet, MCR wants to stop even this level <br /> of reclamation in general and wants to stop the steep slope revegetation in <br /> particular in the grounds that it is not necessary and that monies are being <br /> wasted. I disagree. The project should not be stopped. In fact, the steep slope <br /> reclamation is one of the most important aspects of the entire project. <br /> Even with this level of reclamation, the project should be costing <br /> something closer to the values shown in the following table (assuming the <br /> project goes for 2 more years only): <br /> 10 <br />