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Azurite, Inc. ~ 10001 CR 12 P.O. Box 338 Cotopaxi, Colorado 81223 719-942-4178 April 11, 2003 Mr. James Dillie, Envirotunental Specialist / Colorado Division of Minerals and Geology 1313 Sherman Street Rm 215 Denver, CO 80203 -~/ ~~'~ /P~~U~f ~ RECEIVED APR 16 2003 v Division ~f Minerals and Geology RE: G-P GYPSUM PERMIT NUMBER 77-247 ESTIMATE FOR COMPLETION Deaz Mr. Dillie, In response to your Apri13 letter, please allow me to expand on the final reclamation cost estimate quoted in my March 31 correspondence. At the time ofrequest for five yeaz extension ofthe mining permit (Sept. 2002), it was noted that all job tasks concerning highwall removals, road removals, earth and rock haulage, backfilling, grading, equipment removal, seeding, mulching, sediment pond construction, and related storm control structures were completed according to the original closure plan timetable. The five yeaz extension period was requested to continue seeding, mulching, and maintenance operations necessary to result in the development ofadequate ground cover, diversity, and evidence of on site seed production in those areas where vegetative establishment was initiated within the past four seasons. As you know, the azea has been under drought conditions for the past number of yeazs and vegetative establishment has not progressed to the point where bond release would be warranted without additional seeding and mulching. The estimate for final reclamation cost has been calculated to be $114,634.00, to be expended over the next five field seasons. Approximately $25,000.00 will be expended on seed and fertilizer, $30,000.00 on mulching materials, and remainder ($64,634.00) on labor to apply seed and mulch, and for site maintenance to include maintaining storm ditches and related structures, watering tree and shrub seedlings site-wide, and other tasks as directed by G-P Gypsum. Reseeding and mulching operations will be focusing on about 40 acres of the most recently reclaimed land during the next five field seasons, depending on the rate of grass and shrub development, local moisture conditions, and other factors which will be evaluated on a seasonal basis. However, the estimated maintenance work may include site-wide aspects for final reclamation which may be incurred over the entire 100 acre site.