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Ken /Maul Mine -Meeting Request energy fuels coal, inc. aout~INld mina poaf oHlca Dos 469 Ilorenca, Colorado 81226 (719) 7646395 September 11; 2006 Mr. Jim Burnell -Environmental Protection Specialist Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining & Safety 1313 Sherman Street -Room 21 S Denver, CO 80203 rmECElVED SEP 1 5 2006 Division ur Reclamation, Mining and Safety . RE: Kerr (Harr) Mine -Permit No. C-1980-006 Meeting Request- Final Bond Release Request Process Dear Jim Burnell: Energy Fuels respectfully requests to schedule a meeting with the Division to discuss requirements preparatory for final bond release at Kerr Coal Company's, Kerr (Harr) Ivfine located in Jackson County. As you know, this year (2006) is Year Ten (10) of the 10 Year Reclamation Liability Period for the Marr Mine. As such, Energy Fuels/Kert considers Year 10 a milestone in regards to the Mart reclamation project and feels that Year 10 of the Reclamation Liability Period is a major juncture in finalization of reclamation requirements and initiates the Final Bond Release process. I will add that Energy Fuels has been diligent in meeting reclamation requirements throughout the liability period. During the current year, reclamation of Pond "G", north of County Road 12E has been completed, Pond "C", adjacent to the shop facilities has been reclaimed and to date, the Colorado State Water Engineer has stated verbally that we are to receive their letter forthwith approving Pond "F's permanence as requested. Additionally, vegetation sampling has been completed, weed spraying done as well as road, ditch and erosion control maintenance. Of our concern is the remaining task of sealing of the remaining monitor wells at the mine site and Loadout Site. Energy Fuels much prefers to complete sealing of the monitor wells this year (2006) in order to conclude all of the `known' required tasks during Year 10. Previously, you have stated that the Division is concerned that Energy Fuels maybe at risk for water monitoring if the wells are sealed/reclaimed prior to complete approval for final bond release. As we understand it, in the event that Final Bond Release was not approved for reasons unforeseen, therefore further water monitoring of the wells could potentially be required. We appreciate and respect the opinion of the Division of this concern and are reluctant to proceed with sealing of the wells without the approval of the Division.