2016-08-10_PERMIT FILE - P2016021 (2)

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Topsoil, where present, will be removed separately and stockpiled adjacent to the drill sites and organic material removed from the drill site area will be stockpiled down slope of the work area to help minimize erosion [43 CRF 3809.401 (b) (3) (vi)]. Water bars will be placed appropriately to minimize erosion on pre-existing roads accessing the drill sites. All waste material will be removed from BLM lands and disposed of in an approved, disposal facility. All fluids and drilling additives will be contained and all work sites and vehicles will have approved spill containment kits [43 CRF3809.401(2) MA. The work areas will be inspected after heavy rainfall to evaluate drainage and erosion levels with problem areas identified and mitigated. 2.5. General Project Schedule [43 CRF3609.401(b) (2) (vif)j; The proposed project will begin on or after September 15`h, 2016 and could continue through December of 2016 as weather conditions allow. The timeline may be adjusted for operational, permitting, and weather conditions as needed. A single, track -mounted drill rig will operate 24 hours per day using 2 twelve hours shifts. The drill rig will work continuously from the start of the project until the project is completed. A single, 1,000' drill hole will be completed on average every six days and the estimated duration of the project is 36 (6 drill holes) to 72 (12 drill holes) days. The rig will drill a 2.5" hole and will extract a solid rock core from the borehole using wireline drilling techniques. Once the drilling is completed or suspended due to operational or weather conditions the project will operate under the interim management plan Section 3.2.1. [43 CRF 3809.401 (b) Q. 2.6. Environmental Protection Measures 2.6.1. Survey Monuments (43 CRF3809.420 (b) Ox& Survey monuments, witness corners, or reference monuments will be protected to the extent feasible. 2.6.2. Cultural Resources [43 CRF 3809.420 (b) (vii!)]; While conducting the exploration program, Kinross will not knowingly disturb, alter, injure, or destroy any scientifically important paleontological remains or any historical or archaeological site, structure, building or object on federal lands (f 3809.420 (b) (8))• Kinross will notify the BLM authorized officer should any cultural or paleontological resources discovered on federal lands that might be altered or destroyed by operations, and shall leave such discovery intact until allowed to proceed by the BLM authorized officer. If human remains/burials or any previously unidentified cultural (archaeological or historical) resources are discovered during activities conducted under the Plan, Kinross will immediately cease activities within 100 feet of the discovery, ensure that the discovery is appropriately protected, and immediately notify the BLM authorized officer by telephone, followed with written confirmation. Work will not resume, and the discovery will be protected until notified by the BLM authorized officer that work may resume.