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Mr. Steve S. Shuey Colorado Division of Minerals and Geology January 13, 1999 Page2of3 (3) Partial Release of Financial Warranty: CBCI intends to facilitate performance of the phased reclamation plan through timely request(s) for partial financial warranty release following execution of specific phases andlor components. Accordingly, request(s) for partial financial warranty release will be carried out in conformance with Rule 4.16 of the Hard Rock and Metal Mining Rules and Regulations. (4) County Road 361 Bridge: The existing bridge which crosses Sneffels Creek at the Camp Bird Mine entrance is owned and maintained by Ouray County. CBCI is currently evaluating improvement alternatives independently and in conjunction with Ouray County. CBCI anticipates that only a limited number of crossings by heavy equipment will be required, principally as associated with Phase II of the reclamation program (e.g., during the summer 2000 field season). Regardless, repetitive hauling across the bridge is not proposed for either phase of the reclamation program. Over the next 18-months, CBCI anticipates that required bridge improvements can be accomplished. If not, and in lieu of bridge usage, it is anticipated that shallow streambed crossing can be utilized for the limited heavy equipment requirements. Such a streambed crossing can be accomplished with minimal earthwork (ramping) at a suitable location, utilizing equipment already mobilized to the site. Based on the above circumstances, CBCI requests that any related increase in the financial warranty amount be eliminated from further consideration. (5) Completion of Reclamation Program: CBCI envisions that the phased reclamation program will be substantially complete upon conclusion of two field seasons (e.g., by the end of the year 2000 field season). CBCI will provide a conforming commitment to execution of the phased reclamation program within the Phase I Technical Revision to be submitted not later than January 25, 1999.