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~ 2.0 TECHNICAL REVISION ORGANIZATION ~' This technical revision application follows the general outline of Amendment No. 8 simply for ease of review. We have followed this format also to provide broader information and references for use by Teller County while conducting their land use review process. 3.0 BACKGROUND OF THE APPLICANT The Cresson Project continues to be a joint venture between AngloGold (Colorado) Corp. and Golden Cycle Gold Corporation. This joint venture is designated Cripple Creek & Victor Gold Mining Company ("CC&V"). AngloGold (Colorado) Corp. is the managing agent of the joint venture and operates the site. AngloGold (Colorado) Corp. is a wholly owned subsidiary of AngloGold North America Inc. CC&V has operated in the District since 1976 under various ownerships. 4.0 PHYSICAL BACKGROUND 4.1 Location There aze no changes in the location of the project, the location of the Permit Boundary, • or the affected acreage since Amendment No. 8 approval. ~ - The site is accessible from State Highway 67 as it runs between the towns of Cripple Creek and Victor. Limited access is also available from County Road 82 4.2 Topographv and Elevation Topography of the Cresson Project is characterized by rolling hills with numerous peaks and valleys. The site topography has been locally changed due to mining activities over the last 100 years or so. The azea of the proposed ECME has been disturbed previously by historic mining activities. The Cresson Project ranges in elevation from approximately 9,000 feet above mean sea level (AMSL) to approximately 10,800 feet AMSL. Average elevation across the site is approximately 9,900 feet AMSL. The azea of the ECME ranges from approximately 10,000 to 10,600 feet AMSL. 4.3 Land Use The Cresson Project and the lazger District have been mined historically while also being used for wildlife and livestock grazing. All land within the Amendment No. 8 Permit Boundary and within the proposed ECME is privately owned and controlled. There aze no state or federally administered lands with the Amendment No. 8 affected lands or • within the proposed ECME ]ands.