2012-08-02_PERMIT FILE - C1992081

• Permit No: C1992081
• IBM Index Class Name: Permit File
• Doc Date: 8/2/2012
• Section_Exhibit Name: Tab 20 Revegetation Plan
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

The Weed Management Plan includes three basic components: 1) a weed inventory (survey) to
identify noxious weed species; 2) prevention and control to prevent the spread of existing
infestations and stop new infestations from becoming established; and, 3) monitoring and
reporting. If chemical treatment is needed, chemicals will be applied by qualified
personnel following label instructions.
In accordance with 6.15.1(5),
RGTI has
developed a Weed Management Plan that describes the
management approach.
This plan is presented in Attachment 20 -1, Loadout Weed Management
Plan. This plan has been developed
in consultation with the Routt County Cooperative
Extension Service and
Routt County Weed
Department.
The Weed Management Plan includes three basic components: 1) a weed inventory (survey) to
identify noxious weed species; 2) prevention and control to prevent the spread of existing
infestations and stop new infestations from becoming established; and, 3) monitoring and
reporting. If chemical treatment is needed, chemicals will be applied by qualified
personnel following label instructions.
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Pest control is not anticipated, If infestations occur which jeopardize successful
reclamation, a pest control plan will be developed for the targeted pest. The plan will be
developed in consultation with the CDMG and CROW.
Regrading or Stabilizing of Rills and Gullies.
Seeded areas will be monitored following spring snowmelt and heavy rains. If monitoring
indicates the presence of excessive rills and gullies, closer observation will attempt to
determine the cause of the gullying. These areas will be identified on a map.
Natural geomorphic processes in the reclaimed area will be emphasized, taking into account
slope, aspect, and soil conditions of the site. Further consideration will be given to the
normal climatic patterns and rate of vegetation establishment and development in the subject
area. Evaluation will include whether the rills and gullies will prohibit successful
revegetation or will disrupt achievement of the postmining land use,
TR -07 7 Revised 03106
Controlled
areas will be monitored
for the effectiveness of the control technique(s) . If
necessary,
follow -up treatment will be made to achieve the desired control. In treatment
areas where control of weeds has
been successful but the density of desirable perennial
vegetation
is low, reseeding with
an appropriate permanent mix will be done. Records of
herbicides
applications (type and
rate) , area treated, and dates of treatment will be
maintained
at the operations office.
Weed control activities, including the weed inventory
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map, will be reported each year in
the annual reclamation report.
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Pest control is not anticipated, If infestations occur which jeopardize successful
reclamation, a pest control plan will be developed for the targeted pest. The plan will be
developed in consultation with the CDMG and CROW.
Regrading or Stabilizing of Rills and Gullies.
Seeded areas will be monitored following spring snowmelt and heavy rains. If monitoring
indicates the presence of excessive rills and gullies, closer observation will attempt to
determine the cause of the gullying. These areas will be identified on a map.
Natural geomorphic processes in the reclaimed area will be emphasized, taking into account
slope, aspect, and soil conditions of the site. Further consideration will be given to the
normal climatic patterns and rate of vegetation establishment and development in the subject
area. Evaluation will include whether the rills and gullies will prohibit successful
revegetation or will disrupt achievement of the postmining land use,
TR -07 7 Revised 03106