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Lorencito Canyon Notice of Intent <br /> Topography <br /> The lease parcel is within an area with substantial natural gas production and the associated <br /> disturbance from well pads, pipelines and roads. There are numerous activities in the area <br /> including roads, gas development (Evergreen Natural Resources), and grazing. The elevation of <br /> the exploration area ranges from 6,695 ft to 6,870 ft above sea level with an annual precipitation <br /> of 15 at Lorencito 6,600 Ft. and 17 at Lorencito 7,200 Ft, The topographic expression consists <br /> primarily of steeply sloping ridges and narrow canyons. <br /> Reference: Lorencito Permit Exhibit 7 Table GW-9. <br /> 5. Describe Exploration Activities; Rule 2.02.2(2)(g): <br /> 5a. 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 /> Drilling Operations <br /> Exploration activities will primarily consist of drilling and associated drill site construction. The <br /> equipment to be used includes two truck mounted rotary drills, one truck to haul pipe, two water <br /> trucks, one backhoe, one bull dozer, a road maintainer, and a logging truck. 4 wheel drive <br /> pickups will be used on a daily basis to access the sites. Drilling activities will include rotary and <br /> core drilling. Drill hole diameter will be 5 inches. Drilling fluids include air and water with a <br /> mist foaming agent and drilling mud if necessary. All chemicals used will be biodegradable so as <br /> not to adversely impact the surrounding area or any groundwater which may be encountered. <br /> Surface Blasting <br /> Surface blasting will not be used in this drill program. <br /> Road or Access Route Construction <br /> Limited road construction will take place due to the extensive existing road network used in gas <br /> exploration and production. The road network is shown in Map 2 Lorencito Canyon Mine <br /> Proposed Core Exploration Sites. NECC has an agreement with the Evergreen Natural <br /> Resources and surface owner to use this existing road network to access sites. <br /> Excavated Earth and Debris Disposal Activities <br /> A pit for the collection of drill cuttings and fluids will be excavated with a backhoe at each <br /> location. The pit will be approximately 8 ft by 40 ft by 6 ft deep. The pit will be pumped on a <br /> regular basis and all fluids transported to a disposal site at the New Elk Mine. The pit will be <br /> backfilled upon completion of the drilling activity. Present plans call for one pit per drill site. . <br /> 8 <br /> 2020 Exploration Program 9/28/2020 <br />