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Key mining and related activities occurring during 2013 included: ➢ Approval of Permit Renewal RN12 -06 ➢ Ongoing development and longwall mining operations in the Western Mining District ➢ Phase II soil removal and drainage construction, ongoing refuse placement activities, and reclamation of the completed first bench of the Coal Refuse Disposal Expansion Area ➢ Completion of 2012 -2013 WMD seismic exploration program ➢ Clean -out and repairs to Fish Creek Water Treatment Facility clarifier cells and general site drainage maintenance and repairs ➢ Completion of Portal Waste Transfer Station and implementation of expanded materials recycling program ➢ Initiation of planning and field confirmation activities (water monitoring drillholes and coreholes) for development and mining of the Wolf Creek Reserve ➢ Ongoing coordination efforts with CPW to develop and implement a regional wildlife mitigation framework and plans ➢ Ongoing field studies in support of FERC Preliminary Application Document and Study Plans for Trout Creek Reservoir Project ➢ Coordinated with Historic Routt County and Rocky Mountain Youth Corps on restoration of Foidel Canyon School All remaining surface structures and facilities at the Fish Creek Tipple were demolished during summer 2011, with the majority of the steel demolition debris being salvaged. Limited rough grading was also completed to stabilize the site and control surface runoff. Final grading, soil replacement, and revegetation seeding of the reclaimed areas were completed in early- summer 2012. No other backfilling, grading, or topsoil replacement occurred during 2013. During 2013, TC contracted with ResourceLogic to complete supplemental reclamation seeding of a total of approximately 48 acres in the following areas. A summary of areas seeded and the approved seed mixes used, along with copies of the seed tags are attached: • Fish Creek Tipple Area and Middle Creek Soil Stockpile Area • 18 -Right Soil Stockpiles and road margins • 6MN Sedimentation Pond Slope Repair and Reservoir Embankment • Reclaimed portions of the CRDA and the associated Soil and Cover Material Stockpiles • 18 -Left Pipeline Disturbance • 16 -Left Road Shoulders • Fish Creek Road Disturbance • Exploration Drill Sites • Miscellaneous Soil Stockpiles • Weed Control Areas Under our ongoing noxious weed control program, TC and our contractor, ResourceLogic, completed noxious weed control spraying for both active and bond - released areas (approximately 100 acres), consistent with the approved Noxious Weed Control Plan (MR06 -206). Areas sprayed for weeds are shown on the 2013 Annual Reclamation Map. A spring spraying program (May -June) focused on control of white -top (hoary cress) houndstongue, and knapweed, using 2,4 -D, Escort, and LV -6. The fall spraying program (September- October) focused on control of thistle, any residual weeds, and toadflax, which had previously been found on the site only as small, isolated occurrences, using 2,41) in combination with Tordon, Telar, and Milestone. Spraying was also conducted during the spring, within and around substations and conveyors using G1yStar + (a generic Roundup substitute), Throttle, and Dicamba to eliminate all vegetation, as a fire -safety and MSHA consideration.