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Revised 11/15/81 <br /> Mulching techniques which CF&I Steel Corporation plans to utilize during <br /> the reclamation effort will be based on the recommendations made by the <br /> Department of Range Science, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, <br /> Colorado and shown in Exhibit 18 of this application. Generally, mulch <br /> will be placed by utilization of a mulching machine or by hand, where <br /> required, on a site specific basis. Actual recommendations through test <br /> plot studies for the requirements of mulch are made in the study <br /> conducted by the Department of Range Science from Colorado State <br /> University as shown in Exhibit 18. <br /> CF&I Steel Corporation does not plan to utilize irrigation to enhance <br /> revegetation of the disturbed area. However, monitoring of the <br /> revegetation effort will be completed to determine if disease and pest <br /> control measures are required. If it appears that revegetation efforts <br /> are hampered due to pests and disease, the Soil Conservation Service or <br /> Department of Range Science from Colorado State University will be <br /> contacted to determine the best method for control . <br /> Revegetation success will be measured utilizing the reference areas <br /> which are reviewed in Section 2.04.10 of this application. Significant <br /> vegetation studies have been conducted by CF&I Steel Corporation and are <br /> shown in Exhibit 12, Vegetation Information. Discussion of the <br /> comparison of the selected reference areas with the disturbed areas is <br /> also reviewed in this Exhibit. Locations of the reference areas are <br /> shown on the Vegetation Map (Map 11). The reference areas are currently <br /> fenced to minimize disturbance due to mining activities and access by <br /> domestic livestock.- Monitoring and sampling of the revegetation effort <br /> and reference areas will be completed to determine the cover production <br /> and density of vegetation in the reclaimed area as it relates with the <br /> reference area. <br /> During application and placement of the soil material to the regraded <br /> surface, particular care will be taken to ensure that the soil material <br /> is suitable for use as a plant growth medium. Testing of the soil <br /> material after placement will be completed to determine the level of <br /> 2.05-33 <br />