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5. Describe Exploration Activities; Rule 2.02.2(2)(g) <br />a. Attach a narrative description of methods and equipment to be used lu conduct coal <br />exploration activities. Include drilling operations, surface blasting, road or access route <br />construction, excavated earth and debris disposal activities. Also describe measures to be <br />taken to protect the environmenC topsoil salvage, diversion of overland (low, settling <br />ponds, etc. <br />b. Specifically address <br />1) Location and acreage of areas wherC topsoil will be salvaged and stored; <br />2) How much earth moving will be needed for new roads or dri II sites, i f any; <br />3) What seed mix (type and amount) will be used for revcgetation; <br />4) Depth ofdrill holes; <br />5) Whether aquifers will be encountered (include supporting rel'crences): <br />6) Precise description of how drill holes will be scaled and plugged in accordance with <br />Rule 4.07; and <br />7) Whether holes will be developed as water wells and, if so, the well permit issued by <br />the Colorado Division of Water Resources. <br />6. Attach a statement with appropriate references from the relevant State or I~edcral agencies or <br />published sources, which determines that tlme exploration and reclamation described will not <br />jeopardize the continued existence of an endangered or threatened species listed pursuant to <br />Section 4 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (I6 U.S.C. 1533) or the Nonganme, <br />Endangered or Threatened Species Conservation Act (Section 33-A-101 el sue. C.R.S. 1973) or <br />result in the destmction or adverse modification of critical habitat oC those species. (Rule <br />2.02.2(2)(h)) <br />7. Does the applicant wish any pans oClhis Notice to be considered CONPIDLNTIAL'? <br />No IC yes, the material should be attached as a separate document and clearly marked <br />"ConSdential." Justification for requesting the confidentiality must be included with the <br />request. Note: Rule 2.02.7(2)(6) only allows confidential material Ihal concerns trade secrets <br />or is privileged conuuercial or financial information which relates to die competitive rights of <br />the person intending to conduct coal exploration. <br />8. Has tlmis complete Notiee been put on file at the county courtlmc>use in the vicinity of the <br />exploration area, as required by Rule 2.02.T? Ye s <br />9. Have reclamation costs been included with this Notice to assist in determining the amount of <br />Performance Bond required, if any? Ye s <br />-3- <br />