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5. Describe Exploration Activities; Rule 2.02.2(2)(g): <br /> a. Attach a narrative description of methods and equipment to be used to conduct coal <br /> exploration activities. Include drilling operations, surface blasting, road or access route <br /> construction, excavated earth and debris disposal activities. Also describe measures to be <br /> taken to protect the environment: topsoil salvage, diversion of overland flow, settling <br /> ponds,etc. <br /> b. Specifically address: <br /> 1) Location and acreage of areas where topsoil will be salvaged and stored; <br /> 2) How much earth moving will be needed for new roads or drill sites,if any; <br /> 3) What seed mix(type and amount)will be used for revegetation; <br /> 4) Depth of drill holes; <br /> 5) Whether aquifers will be encountered(include supporting references); <br /> 6) Precise description of how drill holes will be sealed and plugged in accordance with <br /> Rule 4.07;and <br /> 7) Whether holes will be developed as water wells and, if so, the well permit issued by <br /> the Colorado Division of Water Resources. <br /> 6. Attach a statement with appropriate references from the relevant State or Federal agencies or <br /> published sources, which determines that the exploration and reclamation described will not <br /> jeopardize the continued existence of an endangered or threatened species listed pursuant to <br /> Section 4 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1533) or the Nongame, <br /> Endangered or Threatened Species Conservation Act(Section 33-8-101 et sec. C.R.S. 1973) or <br /> result in the destruction or adverse modification of critical habitat of those species. (Rule <br /> 2.02.2(2)(h)) <br /> 7. Does the applicant wish any parts of this Notice to be considered CONFIDENTIAL? <br /> No If yes, the material should be attached as a separate document and clearly marked <br /> "Confidential." Justification for requesting the confidentiality must be included with the <br /> request. Note: Rule 2.02.8(2)(a) only allows confidential material that concerns trade secrets <br /> or is privileged commercial or financial information which relates to the competitive rights of <br /> the person intending to conduct coal exploration. <br /> 8. Has this complete Notice been put on file at the countv courthouse in the vicinity of the <br /> exploration area,as required by Rule 2.02.8(1)? No <br /> 9. Have reclamation costs been included with this Notice to assist in determining the amount of <br /> Performance Bond required,if any? _Yes <br /> -3- <br />