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Reclamation Board. The (Board) and the Division were ordered by the State Auditor to review all reclamation bonds and contacts for all NOI hard rock prospecting operations. The Boazd-ordered process was that if contact could not be made with the prospector, the bond should be forfeited and the prospect terminated. Thus, since there was no response within the specified time, the surety was notified of possible bond forfeiture. I am not sure what you are referring to in the third paragraph of your July 271etter. The Emma Lode does not require an annual fee since it is a prospect (NOI). Regarding the annual fee assessment report matter brought up in your letter of July 27, 2005, the DMG thanks you for bringing this to our attention. As with all organizations, sometimes errors occur. I can assure you that our Mr. Dupler makes every effort to perform his job in a professional and efficient manner. When errors occur, we try our best to correct the situation to the extent that the law, rules, and regulations allow. I understand that this situation has also been resolved. In partial response to your letter and at his suggestion, I directed Mr. Mount to re-inspect the Gold Basin Mine on August 23, 2005 to help define pre-permit disturbance from post-permit disturbance so you would not be held responsible for any land you did not disturb. I have read Mr. Mount's inspection report and concur that DMG can offer you two options to solve the regulatory problem, which is, the disturbed land is presently out of the permit boundary marked on the ground: 1) Since only 1.3 acres has been actually disturbed by the mining operation, you could relocate the stakes to include all present and proposed future mining disturbances at the site. However, the total azea encompassed by the revised permit boundary must not exceed the presently approved 3 acres and must occur within your property limits. The Division would then verify stake placement at a later date; or 2) You could submit the necessary documents to make the previously submitted incomplete amendment application complete and proceed to approval of that application and get the requested 9.99 acres of permit area to include the 1.3 acres of already disturbed azea. You should also include any other azeas that would have to be disturbed by future mining and reclamation activities. (Again, we will not chazge you the amendment fee.) Such information to make the amendment complete includes: a. A completed application form, b. Proof of filing with the County Clerk, c. Proof of Mailing Notices of Amendment Application to the County Board of Commissioners and the Boazd of Supervisors of the local Soil Conservation District, and d. An affidavit of Posting Notice at the mine site. In reference to the amendment forms, I understand that amendment forms were sent to you. If you still want to do an amendment, and you did receive them, or if you have questions concerning the amendment forms, please call either Mr. Mount or me. Our intent is to help you through the amendment process if that is the direction you would like to take.