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from the old NOI should be simply transferred to the new one and used against any new disturbances. If <br /> you would like,I would be glad to walk the property with you. <br /> Comment 6b: The Division is keenly aware of the concept that 'future exploration cannot be <br /> predicted". However, the Division is tasked by statute to ensure mining and prospecting related <br /> disturbance is reclaimed to a beneficial use. Therefore, we must understand the nature of such proposed <br /> disturbance in order to estimate reclamation liability. Please commit to submitting an NOI modification <br /> application if future exploration activities require the proposed program to expand. <br /> Response: Agreed. I believe that the bond is appropriate for the work described in the NOI. <br /> However, should, future exploration activities increase the amount disturbance, it is very important that <br /> the bond amount be increased to insure that adequate funds are available for reclamation in the event that <br /> it would be necessary for DRMS to complete the work. <br /> Comment 7: Referring to the "Fluid Drilling" box being checked in Application Item No. 111.4,page <br /> 3,please explain why no mud pits are anticipated. <br /> Response: The mud pits were left off for a reason. After discussions with the permitee and drillers, <br /> it was decided that for the small diameter holes,there are certain advantages for using field tanks versus <br /> using mid pits. As a result the use of mud pits is not anticipated. If you look over to the oil industry, <br /> even the large drilling rigs are going to tanks on many of their sites. If the project would require the <br /> drilling of deeper larger diameter holes,then mud pits and even larger ponds might be considered and <br /> would require additional bonding. If it makes you feel better, you could add a mud pit. But,even if you <br /> do, a pit sized at 3 feet by 5 feet(15 square feet)does not amount to much of a closure cost. I came off a <br /> project where two labors reclaimed them by hand in a couple of hours. Using a tractor, the same work <br /> can be done in a few minutes. <br /> Comment 8: Referring the statement in Application Item No. III.6.D,page 4,please be aware you are <br /> limited to only 100 feet of new road, unless an NOI modification application is submitted and approved. <br /> Response: I discussed the amount of new road with the applicant prior to submitting the application, <br /> and once again following your comment. He feels that this amount of new road is sufficient for the level <br /> of work he can anticipate, and if the project should expand and additional road is required, DRMS will be <br /> notified and appropriate actions can be taken to assure reclamation requirements are met. Note that the <br /> estimated one acre in Section III.G greatly exceeds the total square footage of disturbances specifically <br /> addressed in that section. Even if a road were to exceed the estimate by a few feet, or if a drill pad should <br /> become a little larger than anticipated,the total disturbed area would still be well below an acre, and <br /> ample bond would remain to cover the extra work required for reclamation. <br /> Comment 9: Referring to the "Adits"box being checked in Application Item No. II1.4,page 3,please <br /> explain why no portals are anticipated. <br /> Response: The adits box is checked because there can be old small open adits in within the <br /> prospecting area and these openings can present a danger and liability. It is not the prospector's intention <br /> to create new adits,but instead the intention of making them safe.At this time, no specific openings have <br /> been identified. If they are identified they should be handled in a manner that should make both DRMS <br /> and the property owner happy. <br />