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tins. Minin4 and in Colorado Prospecting and Exploration Prospecting and exploration are terms used interchangeably in DMG regulations, referring [o the activity of searching for. discovering, and characterizing coal or mineral deposits. Techniques may vary from visual observation and hand sampling, to remote sensing and drilling extensive hole pat- terns, to driving exploration adits or shafts. Notice of Intent to Conduct Prospecting permits are treated on a case-by-case basis. Reclamation plans and bonding are required for prospecting permits. In the Minerals Program, all information provided in the Notice of Intent [o Conduct Prospecting is protected as confidential information by state statute, unless otherwise released in writing by the operator or by a finding of MLRB that reclamation is satisfactory. A prospecting permit does not give a legal right of entry. ..~ -_ _ Q?~ _ '4~. y=s~.~ ~N~~ Y.m ~..> ,« _ .. _.~.n -y - ' ' ~~s: ~- ~-_ Above: Gravel mining along the South Platte River. Above Right: Queens Quarry near Colorado Springs. lamation Regulations Thepertnit allows the operator to conduct prospecting within the rules and regulations of DMG. Other permits and right of entry may be required before prospecting can commence. All mining operations are required to file reclamation permit applications to the DMG, post a reclamation bond to guarantee reclamation and obtain a permit prior to mining. Any operation on federal land is additionally subject to ~~ regulation and bonding by the federal land management ~~~ agency in charge, as well as compliance with county ~::~ _ _ governments' local land-use regulations. During the application review process, DMG reviews applications to ensure the following types of concerns are addressed to the extent required by the Acts and Regulation: Location, Material and Processing Reclamation of Mined Lands