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III I II I II I II IIII III Doc Date:1211112001 <br />sss <br />Ljl~: 2.02 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR COAL El{PLORATION <br />2.02.1 Scope <br />This Section establishes the requirements for coal exploration out- <br />side an approved permit area and is intended to ensure that such explora- <br />lion is conducted in a manner that protects the environment and complies <br />with these Rules. As set forth in 1.04(21), coal exploration includes <br />the gathering of environmental data before beginning surface coal mining <br />and reclamation operations. These requirements include filing of notices <br />of intention when 250 tons or less of coal will be removed during explor- <br />ation, applying for written approval when more than 250 tons of coal will <br />be removed during exploration; complying with coal exploration and re- <br />• clamation standards, and ensuring public availability of coal exploration <br />information. <br />RESPONSE: <br />The Colorado Yaupa Coal Company does not plan to conduct coal <br />ezploration activities in connection with Energy Mine No. 3. There- <br />fore, Bule 2.02 and all of its subsections are not applicable to <br />this permit application. <br />C 1 <br />2.02-1 <br />