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BACKFILL AND GRADING <br />Backfil[ing and grading was advancing behind the pit. <br />Explosives are not stored on the site. They are delivered from a nearby supplier when needed. <br />SUPPORT FACILITIES <br />No problems were found in the facilities area. Spill barriers surround above-surface fuel tanks. <br />AIR RESOURCE PROTECTION <br />No dust problems were found during the inspection. <br />RECLAMATION SUCCESS: Vegetation on reclaimed areas was in good shape throughout the mine. No <br />problems were found on the site. <br />The operator has previously requested release of the bond associated with exploration holes that were drilled under <br />NOI X-2001-]42-07. The 18 holes drilled under this NO[ were inspected for adequate topsoil depths, revegetation <br />(including weed control), erosional stability, and drillhole sealing. The mineral and surface ownership in the the area <br />covered by the NOI is private. The land-use is pasture and alfalfa hay land. Representative reclaimed holes are <br />shown in the attached photographs. The attached table summarizes the results of the inspection of each hole. All <br />holes were found to be adequately reclaimed and support a Ending to release the reclamation bond associated with <br />them. <br />4 <br />