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Page 5 of 6 EXHIBIT J - Vegetation Information (Rule 6.4.10): 1) No Exhibit J was submitted with the application. The Division understands that much of the proposed mining area is currently a mine site. However, please provide an Exhibit J, and include any applicable information from the following requirements: The Applicant shall include in this Exhibit a narrative of the following items: (a) Descriptions of present vegetation types, which include quantitative estimates of cover and height for the principal species in each life form represented (i.e., trees, tall shrubs, low shrubs, grasses, fortis); (b) The relationship ofpresent vegetation types to soil types, or alternatively, the information may be presented on a map; and (c) Estimates of average annual production for hay meadows and croplands, and carrying capacity for range lands on or in the vicinity of the affected land, if the choice of reclamation is for range or agriculture. EXHIBIT K - Climate (Rule 6.4.11): Adequate as submitted EXHIBIT L - Reclamation Costs (Rule 6.4.12): 1) The Operator states that 6 -12 inches of topsoil will be replaced on 19 acres for reclamation, and that approximately 20,440 CYof topsoil will be required. This topsoil volume is based on the application of approximately 8 inches of topsoil. Unless the Operator indicates otherwise, this will be the topsoil volume used for the Division's bond calculation. The Operator did not break down the proposed reclamation costs into the major phases of reclamation. For instance, the Operator states that the costs to prepare the seed bed and planting are estimated at $16,570. 00. However, the Operator does not show how this figure was calculated. Therefore, unless the Operator submits a more detailed estimate of reclamation costs, the Division's bond calculation will be based on measurements provided in the application submitted, and on the revegetation plan recommended by the NRCS. EXHIBIT M - Other Permits and Licenses (Rule 6.4.13): Adequate as submitted EXHIBIT N - Source of Legal Right to Enter (Rule 6.4.14): Adequate as submitted EXHIBIT O - Owner(s) of Record of Affected Land (Surface Area) and Owners of Substance to be Mined (Rule 6.4.15): Adequate as submitted EXHIBIT P — Municipalities Within Two Miles (Rule 6.4.16): Adequate as submitted EXHIBIT Q - Proof of Mailing of Notices to Board of County Commissioners and Soil Conservation District (Rule 6.4.17): Adequate as submitted EXHIBIT R - Proof of Filing with County Clerk and Recorder (Rule 6.4.18): Adequate as submitted pF • COO 1313 Sherman Street, Room 215, Denver, CO 80203 P 303.866.3567 F 303.832.8106 http: / /mining.state.co.us he/ John W. Hickenloo er, Governor I Mike King, Executive Director ( Virginia Brannon, Director