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Refueling and relubrication of the drill rig and its components and dirt works machinery will occur on an <br /> as-needed basis.Transportation of fuel and materials to an active drill rig will occur using DOT-compliant <br /> fuel tanks mounted on 4x4 pickup truck support vehicles.All storage of fuel and lubricant materials at <br /> the proposed laydown will be in DOT-compliant containers that are properly labeled and signed. <br /> Additional containment will be in accordance with EPA SPCC regulations. Petroleum product-specific <br /> spill kits will be available at all sites where petroleum products are stored or utilized. <br /> Spill Contingency Plan <br /> Equipment will be inspected before and during use to monitor wear and tear of hoses,valves, etc.to <br /> prevent spills and leaks. Spill kits will be at all drill sites and laydowns during equipment operation at all <br /> times and will be checked for adequacy regularly. Spill kits may consist of oil/petroleum specific <br /> absorbent pads and/or containment booms, absorbent granular material (e.g., kitty litter), contractor <br /> bags,tarping and handling materials. Used spill kit materials will be disposed of offsite. In the event of a <br /> spill, active containment and cleanup will be initiated and coordinated immediately, and the event <br /> communicated with regulatory authorities. <br /> Scenic Values Considerations <br /> Tarsis has taken precautions during Project planning to limit disturbance to scenic values.The drill pads <br /> and laydown are relatively small,temporary and located along current roadways and/or remote areas to <br /> limit disturbance of scenic values. Impacts will be reclaimed with the guidance of the BLM, DRMS and <br /> SMC following project completion, per this document and accompanying permit requirements. <br /> Fish and Wildlife Considerations <br /> There are no known threatened or endangered species that would be affected by the proposed Project. <br /> Current known operating restrictions that Tarsis will abide by include: <br /> • Elk Winter Range—no operations September 301h to May 1st <br /> Per discussions with BLM and SMC,the following surveys will be completed and documented prior to <br /> project initiation: <br /> • Eagle and Coopers Hawk survey—per BLM requirements for project area <br /> • Project area review of plant, lichen and soil of concern per CNHP—per SMC requirements for <br /> project impacts <br /> Cultural Resource Considerations <br /> BLM field review of project infrastructure indicated two areas of conflict with known cultural resources <br /> (historical mining/mineral exploration associated).Two drill pads (PDH A'and PDH N) and accompanying <br /> access routes have been relocated to avoid this conflict. If additional cultural resources are identified <br /> during Project execution, project operations will cease and BLM, State and San Miguel County will be <br /> notified. <br /> Rock Characterization and Handling Plan <br /> No mining is proposed for this Project, and no bulk material extraction is anticipated. Drill core will be <br /> boxed at the drill site and transported to an off-site facility for processing. Drill cuttings will be buried in <br /> sumps,spread over impacted surface and capped with topsoil, or collected for offsite disposal. <br /> Site Communications Plan <br />