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July 2020 DE—RO01-19LM70254 <br /> (2) A description of specific measures to be taken to ensure compliance with the requirements of <br /> Article XI,"COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE STATUTES AND REGULATIONS," <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 XI11 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 made 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. PERFORMANCE BOND. <br /> (a) Upon approval of an Exploration Plan or Mining Plan,and prior to commencing 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 performance 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 of this Lease,and any Exploration Plans and <br /> Mining Plans,including amendments and supplements thereto,which have been approved by DOE and 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 />