2017-11-09_PERMIT FILE - X201322801

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Temporary Revegetation Elevation Species Lbs/acre (PLS) Regreen (brand name) All Tall wheatgrass/winter wheatgrass 20 lbs/acre Pioneer (brand name) All Tritacale/winter wheat 20 lbs/acre The above grass species may vary slightly dependent on the particular field site. The mixes will be customized per location to optimize reclamation success. The above seed mixes will also include a mix of native forbs from the following list: Coreopsis lanceolota, Lupinus argentus, Phlox drummondii, Thermopsis Montana, Penstemon strictus, Vicia americana, Achillea millefolium var. occidentalis (at a very low rate), Aster chilensis, Erigeron speciosus, Eriogunum umbellatum or Geranium viscosissimum. The precise forbs to be included will be prescribed on a case-by-case basis, as the particular site conditions dictate. At least 3 forb species will be included in each mix. The seed mix must contain enough pure live seed to have a reasonable prospect of success, and contain less than 1 % weed seeds, none of which may be noxious. 5. After seeding, the cleared brush will be redistributed over the drill pad area to act as natural mulch. This method has proven successful for the revegetation of previous drill sites. 6. New temporary access roads will be regraded as closely as possible to the original contour and re -seeded as above. Drill sites and access roads will be reclaimed as soon as possible after the completion of the exploration project as noted above in the narrative for the phased exploration program. 7. Culverts will be removed during the reclamation of the access routes unless accepted by the FS Road Engineer. 8. The drill pad and access roads reclamation procedure outlined above will apply only to those areas newly disturbed for this proposed exploration. Existing roads will be left in a condition equal to or better than that observed upon AL's entry into the area. Existing trails will be scarified during reclamation activities to compensate for compaction and to promote seed germination. 9. After reclamation, newly constructed access roads to certain drill sites may be blocked and closed to vehicle entry at the FS or surface owner request. Alternate road closure methods may be employed where practical after review with the FS representative. 3482.1(a)(3)(v) -Estimated Timetable for Construction, Drilling, and Reclamation Activities The exploration activities described within this exploration plan are scheduled to be completed within two years. If necessary, additional site location surveys for T & E and cultural resources would be completed. AL requests approval of the Sunset Trail Exploration NOI as soon as possible after the Lease Modifications and Exploration Plan decisions are signed to allow sufficient time for pre -drilling planning and contractor selections. The exploration and reclamation activities will continue on a year-round basis, if ground conditions allow and appropriate FS and private landowner authorizations are received. The access road upgrade and new construction should begin one to two weeks prior to moving the drill rig onto the site. Reclamation activities will commence shortly after hole completion. The construction, drilling and reclamation activities should take an average of 16 days per hole. To avoid user conflict as much as possible during the big game hunting season, drilling activities will be scheduled accordingly. 3482.1(a)(3)(vi) - Amount of Coal to be Removed Coal to be removed during this exploration will be in the form of 3 inch diameter cores. An estimated maximum of 470 lbs. of coal may be removed from each of the twelve sites and tested for a wide range of quality parameters by a qualified laboratory. This is based upon a combined 30 feet of total coal core in each hole at a diameter of 3" having a weight of 86 lbs./cubic ft. The 12