2017-03-15_REPORT - C2010089 (4)

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New Horizon North Mine A. RULE REQUIREMENTS Rule 2.04.13(1)(a -f) states, by February 15, or such date agreed on, each permitted shall file an annual reclamation report covering the previous calendar year for all areas under bond. The report shall include, but are not limited to, text, discussion and maps which address: • the name and address of the permittee and permit number • location and number of acres disturbed during that year • location and number of acres backfilled and graded during that year • location and number of acres topsoiled during that year • the species, location and number of acres of vegetation planted during that year, including any augmented seeding or cultural practices • location, number of acres and date of planting for all previously revegetated areas As approved Section 2.04.13 of the permit application package, the New Horizon North Mine submits the annual reclamation report annually by March 15. B. PERMITTEE New Horizon North Mine Permit No. C-2010-089 PO Box 628 Nucla, CO 81424 C. DISTURBED AREAS During 2016, 6.2 acres of new disturbance occurred within the Permit boundary. As of the end of the year in 2016, the total disturbance was 103.0 acres. Of this, 44.8 acres are in long-term mining, reclamation, or facilities. The active mining area is comprised of 58.2 acres (Please see Figure 1 and Map 1). D. BACKFILLING AND GRADING During 2016, 16.8 acres were backfilled and graded. Refer to Map 2 for a visual description of the backfill areas. E. RECLAMATION ACTIVITIES 1. Spoil & Topsoil Quality The spoil sampling and analysis program for the New Horizon North Mine (NHN) is described in Section 2.05.4(2)(d) of the approved permit. Backfill sampling did not take place in 2016; therefore no data is present in this year's report. 2016 Annual Reclamation Report Page 1