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5) Narrative Description of Exploration Activities [Rule 2.02.02(2)(g)1 <br />Drilling Program <br />The current exploration drilling program consists of 7 drill holes. The drilling <br />program will most likely be conducted over a two year period. Coal core will be <br />collected at 3 drill holes to define the coal quality. Gravel samples will be taken <br />at 4 drill holes. The 3 coal holes will be drilled to an average depth of 130 feet <br />and depth will not exceed 350 feet. The 4 gravel holes will be drilled up to 60 <br />feet. At each coal hole site a gravel hole will also be drilled. Less than 0.23 <br />acres will be disturbed at each drilling location. <br />Method of Drilling and Types of Equipment <br />Exploration will be conducted utilizing truck mounted drilling equipment and <br />support vehicles. These support vehicles may include a water truck, flatbed and <br />miscellaneous light duty vehicles. Travel to the drill hole locations will be on <br />existing roads, if possible. Where no roads or trails exist, the equipment will <br />travel overland. One drill with accessory equipment will be utilized. <br />The proposed drill sites will be less than 100 feet x 100 feet, typically 70 feet x <br />60 feet. Prior to any earthmoving activities, topsoil will be salvaged and stored <br />in areas that will not be exposed to excessive wind or water erosion. Shortly <br />after cessation of operations at a given site, the area will be graded and topsoil <br />replaced. Excavation and regrading are expected to be accomplished using <br />track dozing equipment and/or backhoes. <br />Shallow pits dug by a mobile backhoe may be used at the drill sites to collect the <br />drill cuttings. Mud pits are not expected to be necessary; however, if they are <br />required, they will be excavated with a backhoe and filled and graded during the <br />course of site rehabilitation. <br />For each drill hole, a short section of casing will most likely be set to stabilize the <br />upper portion of the hole. If possible, this casing will be removed upon <br />completion of drilling <br />Geophysical Logging <br />Upon completion of drilling and coring activities, each hole will be logged to <br />obtain additional information. Geophysical logging will be accomplished with a <br />truck mounted geophysical logging unit. Parameters may include density, <br />gamma, resistivity, caliper or others, as determined by the geologist in the field. <br />Preventative Measures Rule 2.02.02(2)(f) <br />The following preventative measures will be taken: <br />Fire <br />Open fires will not be necessary in the area involved. Portable fire <br />extinguishers will be readily available within the vehicles. <br />Soil Erosion <br />