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15. OPERATION PLAN -- All plans for exploration and mining shall be submitted to Lessor for approval by
<br /> Lessor before such operations begin. These plans will include, but not be limited to, location of
<br /> additional roads, location of access points to the Leased Premises, and location of any cattle guards or
<br /> gates. These plans shall include provisions for control of noxious weeds on all lands disturbed by the
<br /> Lessee, and along all transportation corridors used by the Lessee within the Leased Premises. Lessee
<br /> shall provide evidence of consultation with Colorado Parks and Wildlife and incorporate provisions for
<br /> protection of wildlife.
<br /> 16. ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS -- Lessee shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws,
<br /> rules, regulations, permits, codes and ordinances, including the rules, regulations and requirements
<br /> of the Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety to identify and reduce adverse impacts to
<br /> the environment, and the public health, safety and welfare. Prior to any surface occupancy on the
<br /> Leased Premises, Lessee must perform environmental analyses that are required by any local, state or
<br /> federal agency or regulation, including, but not limited to, the study of the impacts of the mining
<br /> operation on wildlife, air, water, soil, or other biological resources. Lessor may require that Lessee
<br /> submit the environmental analysis, including proposed mitigation plans, for review by Lessor before any
<br /> exploration or mining begins.
<br /> a) Colorado Parks and Wildlife has identified a raptor nest on or near the property. A qualified person
<br /> must verify that this nest is inactive prior to initial disturbance. If the nest is active, the Lessee must
<br /> develop a management plan for limiting impacts on the nesting site and approve this plan with the
<br /> Lessor prior to initial disturbance.
<br /> 17. RECLAMATION -- Lessee shall submit all plans for restoration and reclamation of Leased Premises to
<br /> Lessor for Lessor's approval before submitting the appropriate permit or permits pursuant to the
<br /> Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Act 34-32-101 ET SEQ., C.R.S. 1973 as amended. Rules and
<br /> regulations as set forth by the Division of Reclamation, Mining, and Safety for recovery and restoration
<br /> of mined land will apply where applicable to the Leased Premises. Variations from the reclamation
<br /> plan as originally submitted for approval may be granted only with the written approval of Lessor.
<br /> 18. LESSOR'S APPROVAL -- Whenever approval by Lessor is required or contemplated by Lessee, approval
<br /> must be in writing and shall be optional and shall be within the sole and absolute discretion of Lessor.
<br /> 19. OTHER STATE AGENCIES -- Lessor may determine that instruments and documents required by other
<br /> State agencies satisfy certain requirements of this lease. In the event that Lessee is required to file
<br /> instruments and documents with other State agencies, including the Division of Reclamation, Mining,
<br /> and Safety, Lessee shall notify Lessor of said filing and Lessor reserves the right to request and obtain
<br /> copies of such instruments and documents from the agency or from Lessee.
<br /> 21. NOTICES -- Any notice, demand, request, designation, consent, approval or other document or
<br /> instrument required under the provisions of this Lease shall be in writing, shalt be deemed to have been
<br /> duly served on the day of receipt or rejection and shall be sent by registered or certified United States
<br /> mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, or by a nationally recognized overnight courier service
<br /> that provides written evidence of delivery, as addressed to the Parties hereto. The Parties may change
<br /> the place for serving such papers on it, or provide for the delivery of not more than 2 additional copies,
<br /> by giving the other party at least 30 days prior written notice to such effect. Notices shall be sent to:
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