2016-07-18_REVISION - C1981019 (3)

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Colowyo Coal Company L.P. Reclamation Parcel Phase I Approved Phase II Approved EP036 June 14, 2011 June 14, 2011 EP037 June 14, 2011 June 14, 2011 EP038 June 14, 2011 June 14, 2011 EP039 June 14, 2011 June 14, 2011 EP040 June 14, 2011 June 14, 2011 EP041 June 14, 2011 June 14, 2011 EP042 June 14, 2011 June 14, 2011 EP043 June 14, 2011 June 14, 2011 EP044 June 14, 2011 June 14, 2011 WP008 June 14, 2011 June 14, 2011 WP009 June 14, 2011 June 14, 2011 WP011 June 14, 2011 June 14, 2011 B. Revegetation Success Demonstration The areas included in this Phase III Bond Release Application have been shown to meet the Phase III criteria as set forth by the "Guideline Regarding Selected Coal Mine Bond Release Issues ", issued April 18, 1995 and Colowyo's current permit, Permit C-1981-019, Section 4.15. Please see Appendix B for a detailed report on revegetation success. C. Post -Mining Land Use The post -mining land use of rangeland is identical to the premining land use, and is consistent with surrounding areas. Colowyo has reclaimed these areas to specifically support both domestic livestock and wildlife. These reclamation parcels plant life sustainably supports a large assortment of various species of wildlife. Hundreds of elk, antelope and deer have been observed on these areas, and many stay for the majority of the year. Small mammals and various bird species, including sharp -tail grouse, are also thriving on these reclaimed parcels. Wildlife grazing has been observed on these lands since reclamation occurred, and these reclaimed parcels have provided a sustainable source of food since reclamation activities were implemented. Although domestic livestock grazing is a component of the reclaimed rangeland areas, to date no domestic livestock grazing has been allowed on any of Colowyo's reclaimed areas. This activity has not commenced due to a variety of safety and liability concerns, and compliance with other (non -Division) regulatory requirements. Colowyo as the surface landowner of the areas being applied for bond release expects to reestablish domestic grazing once appropriate areas of Phase III bond release has been granted in these and adjacent areas, and other regulatory requirements that Colowyo current operates under are relinquished to allow domestic grazing to occur. At that time, appropriate fencing can be established, a grazing plan can be developed, and water resources can be evaluated for livestock watering. Forage production has been vastly increased SL -10 Phase III Bond Release Application Page 5