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HARALD HOEGBERG <br />1805 TUNBRIDGE DRIVE <br />RICHMOND, VA 23238 <br />BLM – Royal Gorge Field Office <br />3028 East Main Street <br />Canyon City, CO81212 <br />December 12. 2024 <br /> <br />Dear Mr. Pike, <br />In response to your letter titled “Additional Information Needed” I have responded to the <br />questions you asked on behalf of Viscount Colorado Holdings. <br /> <br />2-3. The bore was relocated to be next to an existing road to avoid additional road construction. <br />sump pits will be immediately north of the rig. No drill pad will be necessary as the area is very <br />flat, and the drill can be leveled using the drill rigs internal hydraulics. An impermeable cover <br />will be placed under the rig and absorbent bags will be used on the cover. All liquids will be <br />stored in spill proof containers. <br />4. Based on our previous experience in the district since 2017, the reclamation cost has been <br />less than $2,000 for each drill program. The proposed drilling is one bore. There may be <br />additional cost for plugging the hole, as it is deeper than the previous bores. Also, there has not <br />previously been a need for sump pits. An estimate of $10,000 should be a safe figure. <br />5. The initial plan was to get started around the beginning of the hydrologic new year (October <br />1) as this is the statistical low precipitation time. Due to regulatory obstacles the time frame got <br />pushed back. The hope is to get started after Christmas 2024. The weather at Silvercliff can be <br />varied, and the hope is to be flexible in case it turns out to be a very cold or snowy time. The <br />reclamation of the sump pits and bore will happen immediately after finishing the bore. Seeding <br />will be done in the spring as the chances for success are better. <br />I hope this adequately addresses your concerns. <br />Sincerely, <br />Harald Hoegberg <br />.