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• July 2020 DE—ROOl-19LM70256 (e) Prior to any surface-disturbing activity,the Lessee shall file a"Notice of Intent to Conduct Prospecting Operations"(Notice)or"Reclamation Permit Application"(Application),whichever is appropriate,with the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board(MLRB)in accordance with`Mineral Rules and Regulations"of the Colorado MLRB,as these rules may be amended.All subsequent modifications to the Notice or Application shall be addressed in accordance with the"Mineral Rules and Regulations"of the Colorado MLRB.The Lessee shall provide the LM ULP Program Manager with copies of all pertinent approval documentation,including permits issued. (I) Prior to any surface-disturbing activity,the Lessee shall select a qualified environmental consultant acceptable to DOE,to determine whether threatened,endangered,or sensitive plant or wildlife species occur in the area to be disturbed or whether the agencies have other plant or wildlife concerns in the area to be disturbed that need to be addressed,including but not limited to critical wildlife habitat,bird-nesting sites,and rare or unique biological communities.The Lessee shall conduct site-specific surveys or provide other documentation to resolve these concerns.The Lessee shall provide the LM ULP Program Manager with copies of all documents pertaining to • this issue. (g) Prior to any surface-disturbing activity,the Lessee shall select a qualified consultant acceptable to DOE to perform a cultural and historic resource survey of the area to be disturbed and provide the results of such surveys to the LM ULP Program Manager and BLM.If cultural or historic resources are found to exist,the Lessee shall prepare a mitigation plan to address the protection of the cultural or historical resources.Should it be determined that the potential for paleontological resources to exist within the area to be disturbed,the Lessee shall consult with the ULP Program Manager to implement an appropriate plan to identify,document,and protect the applicable resources.The Lessee shall provide the LM ULP Program Manager with copies of all documents pertaining to this issue. (h) Prior to any surface-disturbing activity in a potential floodplain or wetland area,the Lessee shall select a qualified environmental consultant acceptable to DOE to determine whether a jurisdictional floodplain or wetland exists in the area to be disturbed.If required,the Lessee shall prepare a Floodplain/Wetlands Assessment that proposes mitigation measures to be taken to resolve this concern.The Lessee shall provide the LM ULP Program Manager with copies of all documents pertaining to this issue. • —C2—