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Revised Reclamation Plan for "Affected Area" H <br />RGS will implement the same reclamation measures for the proposed pipeline as is approved for <br />the Bulldog Mine facilities area. <br />Most of the proposed pipeline alignment was previously disturbed by Homestake for its Bulldog <br />Mine operations and was reclaimed. RGS plans to principally contain its proposed facilities within <br />the boundaries of that previous disturbance. Past Homestake reclamation practices has shown <br />that the site can be successfully reclaimed. <br />The emphasis of RGS - proposed reclamation at the site will be as follows: <br />> Removal of any structures or improvements; <br />> Re- contour and re -grade the area to close the original condition; <br />> Replace salvaged growth medium; and <br />> Fertilize, mulch and seed. <br />Compacted areas will be ripped or disked or otherwise left in a roughened condition prior to <br />growth medium material replacement. Salvaged growth material (4- 6 inches) will be spread on <br />top of the re- contoured surface and the site will be seeded using the species list contained in the <br />Stage 2 District -Wide Exploration Plan of Operation that was approved by the Forest Service in <br />2009. RGS will monitor reclaimed sites for reclamation success according to the requirements of <br />the Forest Service and state of Colorado. Areas to be monitored will include growth medium <br />placement, re- vegetation success, and presence of erosion. RGS will also monitor disturbed sites <br />for undesirable and noxious weeds. <br />ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AND MITIGATION <br />All management and mitigation measures described in the approved operations plan for the <br />Bulldog decline and facilities area will apply to this amendment. RGS will utilize management <br />and mitigation practices that are based on company policies, governmental laws and regulations, <br />current technology, and best management practices. The objectives of these practices are to <br />reduce or avoid impacts to the environment and to reclaim disturbed areas. <br />Revised Reclamation Plan for "Affected Area" I <br />RECLAMATION <br />RGS will implement the same reclamation measures for any improvements made to this property <br />as is approved for the Bulldog Mine facilities area. <br />Most of the project site was previously disturbed by Homestake for its Bulldog Mine operations <br />and was reclaimed. RGS plans to principally contain its proposed facilities within the boundaries <br />