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DE-RL04-96GJ89467 <br />. and approved from time to time; provided, however that the Lessee shall not perform mining activities not <br />described in an approved plan. <br />(d) Changes may be made in the approved Mining Plan by mutual written agreement of the Lessee <br />and the Contracting Officer. Approval is contingent upon the Lessee notifying all other appropriate agencies (as <br />outlined in Appendix "C") of the proposed changes. <br />XIV. PERFORMANCE BOND. <br />(a) Upon the execution of this lease, and prior to commencing any surface-disturbing operations, the <br />Lessee shall be required to file a suitable performance bond of not less than $s3,,,,, 7,_DOO with satisfactory surety, <br />.................. <br />payable to the United States Department of Energy, and the bond shall be conditioned upon the faithful <br />compliance with all applicable statutes and regulations, the terms and conditions of this lease, and any <br />Exploration Plans and Mining Plans, including amendments and supplements thereto, which have been approved <br />by the Contracting Officer. <br />(b) The Contracting Officer shall set the amount of the initial bond and may, from time to time, <br />require an increase or allow a decrease in [he amount of the bond, as in his judgment the circumstances may <br />require. In determining the amount of the bond, the Contracting Officer shall take into consideration all <br />applicable statutes and regulations and the character and nature of the reclamation requirements of the lease, <br />including the requirements of any approved Exploration Plans and Mining Plans and partial or supplementary <br />plans, and the estimated costs of such reclamation. <br />(c) The Lessee and his sureties shall be liable for any damage to the Goverrtment resulting from the <br />Lessee's failure to complete any work required upon the expiration, relinquishment, or cancellation of this lease. <br />XV. INSPECTION. The DOE reserves the right, through its officers, employees, agents, and contractors, <br />to enter upon the leased property and into all parts of any of Lessee's mines therein at all reasonable times for <br />inspection and other purposes subject to the Lessee's standard operating procedures. <br />XVI. GOOD FAITH NEGOTIATIONS. At the request of the Contracting Officer, the Lessee will <br />negotiate in good faith with the DOE to reach an agreement under which [he Lessee, for appropriate <br />J <br />- ~ - <br />