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seeding using Forest Service- approved, weed -free alpine seed mix at a spread rate of at least 16.5lbs /acre. An outline of the areas that were re- seeded is included on Figures 15, 16, 17, and 18(attached). On October 15, 2013, all areas showing signs of noxious weeds (north and west of the main gate, along the 9400 portal roadway, the newly bermed topsoil area of the 9400 portal pad), and the NW corner of TP -2 area were sprayed using Milestone weed spray in order to control Canada thistle growth. As a requirement of permit number M- 1977 -215, RGS has attached the water levels of the three monitoring wells around the Bulldog site (BD -MW, HW -3, and HW -4) (Refer to Figure 19 thru 22 attached). The sharp decline in water levels reflects and is directly correlated to the pumping down of the water in the 9360 level that was done between July 28, 2013 and October 23, 2013. During this time we installed a flow meter and monitored total gallons pumped out of the mine. The total amount pumped is 3,142,047 gallons. All of this water was placed in TP -1 and TP -2. As of October 24th, 2013 pumping activities have ceased until further notice. It is anticipated that the water in the 9360 level will return to historic levels. We have also attached a general location map (Refer to Figure 14 attached). Also included is an updated Bulldog Facilities map (Figure 13) for reference. Lastly, with respect to the Waste Rock Materials Characterizations, samples have been collected and are being analyzed. Data pertaining to the characterizations are forthcoming and will be forwarded upon receipt to your office for your use and records. Please call me at # 970 - 317 -5355 or 719 - 658 -1080 if you have any questions. Best Regards, 44 A,("- Randy McClure General Manager Rio Grande Silver, Inc. 625 USFS Road 504.1A Creede, CO 81130 (719) 658 -1080 rmcclure @hecla - mining.com 112 East 12t" Street P.O Box 610 Creede, CO 81130 719 -658 -1080 Fax 719 -658 -1082