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these markers and other mine s~gnage is required prior to final bond release, <br />The group then proceeded to Highway 12 and drove approximately one mile to the east to <br />the Toupal property. The Toupal pasture area has been the subject of methane monitoring <br />for many years since the problem was identified in 1996. John Toupal also filed a written <br />objection to this bond release which was received by the Division on October 16. 2006 Al <br />this location, methane contaminates the soil and causes vegetation die-out over a total of <br />approximately 60 acres both north and south of Highway 12. This affected area is outside <br />the permit area and horizontally occurs intermittently between 100 to 2500 feet east of any <br />mine workings that lie about 450 feet below the ground surface. The boundaries of the die- <br />out areas are well defined in many areas, as can be seen in the photograph below and in <br />aerial photographs taken since 1996. There was initial concern that this methane seep and <br />die-out was caused by underground mining activities. During the group's traverse of the <br />Toupal pasture. John and Bill Toupal joined the inspection. John Toupal indicated he had re- <br />seeded this area numerous times without success. The die-out appears much as it did in <br />1996, with no sign of significant spreading of the affected area nor any sign of re-growth on <br />affected areas. Erosion on the affected areas due to lack of vegetative cover is an obvious <br />problem. Mr Thompson indicated it is Basin Resources plan to discuss the situation with Mr <br />Toupal and XTO. the operator of a new gas pipeline that may soon bisect the pasture. Basin <br />Resources should ensure that these discussions happen in a timely fashion in conjunction <br />with the review of this band release request. <br />," <br />. a i'fr s .'.~ <br />.~ __ .~_ <br />