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Ms. Linda VIalY,er December 1, 19E1 Paye 2 2.02 2)( ). GEC will cement off all coal beds and water aquifers if there is any water encountered) according to Rocky Mountain Area Abandonment Requiremerts and seta cement plug from the collar of the drill hole. A tap or cap o-:ill be placed at the close by surface with the data including company name, hole nwnber and date. All trails con- structed during the program will be rehabilitated immediately upon com- pletion of activities and all stockpiled topsoil/subso.il will be returned to the disturbed area prior to seeding and finally a1i areas of surface disturbance will be seeded with approved seed mixtures per N77-48. In the event significant ground water is encountered while drilling, cementing and site rehabilitation will not be initiatEd until after sufficient data is obtained for GEC ground crater ar:alysis study. Cementinc, shall be done in accordance vrith the Rocky Mountain Area Abandonment Requirement. 2.02.2(2)(h). As stated in G[C's approved mining permit k71-48 covering local government approval, other permits and licenses, statement of com- pliance with federal rules and regulations, as well as current permit applications, including 2,03.3 format and supplemental information and 2.03.5, Compliance Information, indicates that the area includes the pro- posed drilling area which GEC plans to mine during the next five (5) years and has not.been designated as unsuitable for mining, nor is this area apt to jeopardize the continued existence of an endangered or threatened species pursuant to Section 4 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16U.S.C. 1533) or the Nongame, Endangered or Threatened Species Conservation Act (Section 33-II-101 et. seq. C.R.S, 1973) or result in the destruction or adverse modification of critical habitat of those species. questions regarding this submittal pleasr.• contact us. Enclosed please find the completed application form for tlotice of Intent to Explore Involving Removal of 250 tons or less of coal and the related map as requested. GEC Minerals, Inc. appreciates the opportunity to submit the application for exploratory drilling in a productive manner. Should you have any \Si n~~erely, L. Y.. CNEN V. P. t•line Planning/Engineering cc: Carol Russell, w/Atch F. E. Snider, o-r/Atch nth.