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III IIIIIIIIIIIIIIII <br />Walker, Byron 999 <br />From: Bob Postle [BPOSTLECo3wscgw.osmre.gov] <br />Sent: Tuesday, October 09, 2001 11:28 AM <br />To: Henry Austin <br />Subject: North Thompson Creek Mine Phase II Bond Release <br />Henry, <br />I have reviewed the Phase II bond release application for the North Thompson Creek Mine. Based on the 2001 <br />revegetation success sampling report information and data provided the company has demonstrated that vegetation is <br />established as required for Phase II. In fact, the reclaimed areas exceed the Phase III revegetation success standards for <br />cover, production and diversity. <br />Regarding your interest in Mr. Daylan Figg's concern with the sampling of the North Thompson Mine's seperate reclaimed <br />parcels. Review of the map information provided with the report shows that sampled parcels are in very close proximity to <br />each other and some of the smaller units are too small to seperate out and sample in a logical manner. Given the limited <br />size of the total reclaimed area (45.6 acres) combining these into a single sample unit would be appropriate and OSM <br />should defer to the State's decision to allow sampling as a single unit. <br />If you have any questions please contact me <br />Bob <br />