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access to the mine will be secured to prohibit unauthorized persons from entering the site. <br />Unforseeable events such as strikes, fuel shortages, major equipment failures and others could possibly <br />cause all or part of the mining and reclamation operations to cease temporarily. It is unlikely that ces- <br />sation of operations as a result of these types of events would be excessive but it could be of indeter- <br />minate length. However, once it is determined that a temporary shutdown has or will occur and that it will <br />exceed thirty days, Trapper Mining Inc. will begin compiling the information that will be included in the <br />notice of temporary cessation of operations. Within thirty days thereof, the completed notice of temporary <br />cessation of operations will be submitted. <br />Thirty days are needed to insure that there is enough time to gather, compile and transmit the required <br />information since extensive surveying must be conducted. The 30 -day period will allow enough time for <br />the information to be gathered, compiled and submitted to the regulatory authority in a complete and <br />accurate form. <br />3.1.7 Permanent Cessation of Operations <br />Permanent cessation of operations will occur after reserves in the mine plan area are exhausted. The <br />existing fuel agreement between Trapper Mining Inc. and the utility companies requires coal deliveries to <br />continue through the year 2020. Permanent cessation of operations during the life of this proposed permit <br />is therefore highly unlikely and is not a part of any current mine plans. If for some unforeseen reason, <br />permanent cessation of operations should become imminent, Trapper Mining Inc. will inform the <br />appropriate regulatory authorities. <br />Notice of permanent cessation of operations will include: <br />- The number of acres affected during the mining and reclamation operations. <br />- The extent and type of reclamation accomplished. <br />- Identification of those structures that will be removed and those that will be retained. <br />MAY 21 2013 <br />3-17 <br />@ vr:;d, _ <br />