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s� PREM/ER <br />S/L/CA <br />May 11, 2015 <br />Timothy A. Cazier, P.E. <br />Environmental Protection Specialist <br />Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining, and Safety <br />Department of Natural Resources <br />1313 Sherman Street, Room 215 <br />Denver, CO 80203 <br />Premier Silica LLC <br />5205 N. O'Connor Blvd, 5.200 <br />Irving, Texas 75039-3746 <br />Main 1-800-947-7263 <br />www.oremiersilica.com <br />RECEIVE® <br />MAY 2 12015 <br />DIVISION OF RECLAMATION <br />MWING AND SAFETY <br />RE: Jemadojin Sand Mine, File No. M-2006-017 <br />"Noticd`of End of First Five-year V&—i d of Temporary Cessation <br />Dear Mr.Cazier: <br />In response to your April 30, 2015 letter to Mr. Michael Miclette and in accordance with the <br />"Consent Agenda" process, Premier respectfully submits this check for $144.00 as well as the <br />following supplemental information. <br />1) Demonstrate that the existing Financial Warranty is adequate to cover the reclamation <br />liability; <br />On August 28th, 2013 the Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety approved to "reduce the <br />maximum allowed affected area at any one time from 34 acres to 10 acres". The associated <br />bond was therefore reduced from $243,500 to $64,439. Premier Silica believes that the actual <br />bond of $64,439 will cover any future potential reclamation costs. <br />2) Explain why the Operator has not recommenced operations or begun reclamation; <br />Premier Silica did not recommence operation at the Jemadojin Mine because the mining of sand <br />in the area is not economic at this time. We did not ask for a permanent release from the <br />reclamation liability because of potential economic conditions in the future. This concurs with the <br />desire of the property owner to pursue the option to operate the mine even after the lease <br />agreement with Premier Silica expires. <br />3) Demonstrate continued commitment to conduct mining operations at the site by the end of <br />the second five year period. <br />✓ AF & Report <br />✓ No Violations <br />