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July 2020 UE—RO01-191,M70256 <br /> (2) r\description of specific measures to be taken to ensure compliance w;th the requirements of' <br /> Article X1,"COMPLIANCE WI fl I APPLIC'ARLF STATU I ES AND RFG[A,ATIONS," <br /> including methods of reclamation contemplated by the Lessee <br /> (3) The specific information outlined in Appendix C of this Lease <br /> (b) All Mining Plans submitted to DOE pursuant to this Article XIII and all proposed activities <br /> contained therein shall be reviewed by DOE in accordance with 10 C.F.R. Part 1021,"National Environmental <br /> Policy Act Implementing Procedures." <br /> (c) If preparation and filing of a Mining Plan for the entire operation is dependent on factors which <br /> cannot or will not be determined except during the progress of mining activities,a partial plan may be submitted <br /> and approved from time to time;however,the Lessee shall not perform mining activities not described in an <br /> approved plan. <br /> (d) Changes may be rnadc in the approved Mining Plan by mutual written agreement of the Lessee <br /> and DOE.Approval is contingent upon the Lessee notifying all other appropriate agencies(as outlined in <br /> Appendix C)of the proposed changes. <br /> (e) All costs associated with the Mining Plan, including any permits or approvals,shall be solely <br /> borne by the Lessee. <br /> XIV. PERFORMANCi BOND. <br /> (a) Upon approval of an Exploration Plan or Mining Plan,and prior to onitnencing any <br /> surface-disturbing operations,the Lessee may be required to file a suitable performance bond,in addition to or as <br /> part of any perfonnance and./or financial warranties required by the State of Colorado Department of Natural <br /> Resources,with satisfactory surety or other form of financial guaranty,acceptable to DOE at its sole discretion, <br /> payable to the United States Department of Energy.The bond shall be conditioned upon the faithful compliance <br /> with all applicable statutes and regulations,the terms and conditions o�this Lease,a-id any Exploration Plans and <br /> Mining Plans, including amendments and supplements thereto,which have been approved by DOE t,nd the State of <br /> Colorado Department of Natural Resources. <br /> (b) If DOE requires a bond,DOE shall set the amount of the initial bond and may, from time to time, <br /> require an increase or allow a decrease in the amount of the bond,as in DOE's judgment the circumstances may <br /> require. In determining the amount of the bond,DOE shall take into consideration all applicable statutes and <br /> regulations and the character and nature of the reclamation requirements of the Lease,including the requirements <br /> -7-- <br />