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of that previous disturbance. Past Homestake reclamation practices has shown that the site can <br />be successfully reclaimed. <br />The emphasis of RGS- proposed reclamation at the site will be as follows: <br />> Removal of structures and facilities; <br />D Re- contour and re -grade the area to close the original condition; <br />> Replace salvaged growth medium; and <br />D 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. All disturbed areas will be re- graded and contoured to <br />conform to the natural topographic conditions. Growth material (estimated at 6 inches) will be <br />spread on top of the re- contoured surface and the site will be seeded using the species list <br />contained in the Stage 2 District -Wide Exploration Plan of Operation that was approved by the <br />Forest Service in 2009. RGS will monitor reclaimed sites for reclamation success according to the <br />requirements of the Forest Service and state of Colorado. Areas to be monitored will include <br />growth medium placement, re- vegetation success, and presence of erosion. RGS will also <br />monitor disturbed sites 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 will be applied to this area. RGS will utilize management and <br />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" J <br />RECLAMATION <br />RGS will implement the same reclamation measures for this area as is approved for the Bulldog <br />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 activities within the boundaries <br />of that previous disturbance. Past Homestake reclamation practices has shown that the site can <br />be successfully reclaimed. <br />The emphasis of RGS- proposed reclamation at the site will be as follows: <br />> Removal of structures and improvements; <br />