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subsidence will be dictated by the approved Colorado Division of Reclamation Mining and Safety (CDRMS) mine plan (the estimated angle of draw is conservatively estimated to be 25 degrees). However, mining - related disturbance may occur if, after public notice and the opportunity for public hearing in the locality, a written finding is made by the CDRMS Authorized Officer that the interests of the public and the landowners affected by mining within 100 feet of the public road will be protected. The lessee /operator will be required to perform the following with respect to monitoring, repairing, and/or mitigating subsidence effects on existing facilities under Special Use Permit with the USFS. Monitoring, repair and/or mitigation will be performed at the lessee's expense. • Baseline condition surreys of existing facilities will be completed the fall following award of lease. Reports of this survey will be deliverable to the USFS by December 1 of that same year. • A Surface Facility Monitoring and Mitigation Plan (Plan) will be submitted to the USFS for review and approval not later than 12 months prior to scheduled undermining. The Plan will detail measures to be taken to monitor, repair, and mitigate subsidence effects on the facilities during actual mining and for one year post mining. • The lessee /operator will schedule mining activities such that active subsidence of roads occurs during dormant winter months, unless no other practicable alternative exists. REALTY AUTHORIZATIONS • Electrical safety clearances addressed in the Code of Federal Regulations, 29 CFR 1910.333(c) (3) must be maintained at all times. • All vehicles, equipment, and/or machinery or other materials near the transmission line must be properly grounded. In order to avoid static or induced electrical hazards, no materials may be stored in the 125 -foot wide transmission line right -of -way. • If future longwall mining will tonne within 100 feet of any transmission line tower foundation, a structural review and acceptance by WAPA will be required. • Any drilling activities within WAPA's right -of -way must be approved by WAPA in advance. Safety provisions will be provided to ensure there are no conflicts with WAPA's transmission line or access. • The lessee is required to coordinate with WAPA's operations center located in the Western Rocky Mountain Region Office in Loveland, Colorado at least two weeks prior to commencement of any work beneath or adjacent to the transmission line. • Roads used to provide personnel and equipment access to WAPA's facilities cannot be restricted or impaired in a way that denies access. Alternate access must be provided if an access road is blocked or damaged. Damage to WAPA's access roads must be repaired by the lessee or lessee's contractor. • No mining related surface disturbance will occur within 100 feet of the outside line of the transmission lane right- of-way without a written finding from the BLM Authorized Officer and consultation with the right -of -way holder. 9