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Under our ongoing noxious weed control program, TC contracted with ResourceLogic and Mountain Aerial
<br />Spraying to complete noxious weed control spraying for both active and bond - released areas (approximately
<br />100acres + approximately 690 acres of aerial spraying), consistent with the approved Noxious Weed Control
<br />Plan (MR06 -206). Areas sprayed for weeds are shown on the 2014 Annual Reclamation Map, and/or listed as
<br />follows (spot or area spraying, as appropriate):
<br />• Substations (sterilize inside fencing and 25 feet out from fence), electrical installations, propane
<br />storage areas, and surface conveyors
<br />• Both sides (approximately 30 to 40 feet) of facility roads
<br />• Topsoil piles
<br />• Facility pad areas (e.g. l ORT, 6MN, 18RT, 15LT, 16LT, 18LT)
<br />• Select areas on CRDA
<br />• Pond embankments and perimeters
<br />• Recent reclamation areas (e.g. 18LT Pipeline, 17LT Pad, EMD Ventilation Site, 18RT
<br />Ventilation Site)
<br />• Any new excavation disturbance areas
<br />The spring spraying program (May -June) focused on spot, area, or aerial spraying for control of white -top
<br />(hoary cress), houndstongue, and knapweed, using 2,4 -D, Escort, and LV -6. The fall spraying program
<br />(September- October) focused on control of thistle, any residual weeds, and toadflax, which had previously been
<br />found on the site only as small, isolated occurrences, using 2,413 in combination with Tordon, Telar, and
<br />Milestone. Spraying was also conducted during the spring, within and around electrical installations, conveyors,
<br />and propane storage areas using G1yStar + (a generic Roundup substitute), Throttle, and Dicamba to eliminate
<br />all vegetation, as a fire - safety and MS14A consideration.
<br />As part of our ongoing land management programs, TC conducted managed livestock grazing activities
<br />(approximately 2,100 steers) on the bond - released areas. Due to the previous year's drought conditions, the
<br />number of steers was initially reduced, however with good snowpack and additional spring moisture additional
<br />steers were brought in consistent with the available forage. TC and Peabody's Corporate Environmental Group
<br />also initiated a range assessment program to evaluate range condition and provide a tool for ongoing evaluation
<br />of stocking rates and range management.
<br />There are several areas on the attached "2013 Annual Reclamation Report Disturbed Acreage" summary that are
<br />identified as "Reclaimed ". These areas have previously been regraded and stabilized with vegetation, however,
<br />TC has not pursued bond release for these areas due to the potential for re- disturbance in conjunction with
<br />required access and site maintenance activities.
<br />Permit approvals during 2014 resulted in a net increase in the calculated reclamation liability and surety
<br />coverage of $386,691, to a total of $9,885,361 at year -end, summarized as follows:
<br />TR13 -83, WCR Slope Construction and initial Development ($0)
<br />MR] 4-274, Employee Coal Loading Area ($1,142)
<br />MR14 -275, TRO Coreholes 011 — 014 ($25,253)
<br />MR14 -276, WCR Supplemental Coreholes 015 — 025B ($0)
<br />MR14 -277, WCR Supplemental Coreholes Disturbed Area Expansion ($54,347)
<br />MR14 -278, WCR Supplemental Coreholes 026 — 027 ($42,989)
<br />MR14 -279, Monitoring Well 013 Relocation ($10,487)
<br />MR14 -280, WCR Offset Drill Zones —10 Holes ($194,435)
<br />MR14 -281, Monitoring Well 008 Relocation and Corehole 028 ($42,431)
<br />MR14 -282, WCR Construction Evaluation and Staging ($0)
<br />MR14 -283, 5MN Cement Borehole ($15,607)
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