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1 4.0 PIPELINE OPERATION 4.1 Pipeline Corridor Maintenance American Soda will maintain the pipeline ROW as required by the stipulations t in the BLM's Conditions of Approval for the Yankee Gulch Project. All existing improvements effected by construction and maintenance of the pipeline will be kept in a serviceable condition. ' Maintenance of the ROW will include but not be limited to soil stabilization, reseeding, and control of noxious weeds throughout the operations phase of the ' Yankee Gulch Project, as necessary. Soil stabilization and reseeding will be consistent with the practices described above and in the Pipeline Reclamation Plan provided in Attachment 1. American Soda will control noxious weeds on ' disturbed areas within the ROW. American Soda will consult with the BLM and/or local authorities for acceptable weed control methods. ' Any use of pesticides will comply with the applicable federal, state, and local law. Pesticides and herbicides will be used only in accordance with their registered ' uses and within limitations imposed by the Secretary of the Interior. Prior to the use of pesticides, American Soda will obtain written approval of a plan showing the type and quantity of material to be used, pests to be controlled, method of ' application, location of storage and disposal of containers, and any other information deemed necessary by the BLM. ' 4.2 Pipeline Spill Contingency The pipelines will be monitored continuously for pressure and flow and will be ' inspected periodically during operations. if a pipeline leak is identified from monitoring instrumentation, American Soda would immediately check the metering equipment for proper operation. if the meters are operating properly, ' the pipeline route would be inspected, and the appropriate pipeline section would be shut down. If a leak is reported from visual observation, it would be confirmed, and the pipeline would be similarly shut down. The location of the ' leak would be identified, and appropriate repairs would be made. A remediation plan would be developed in consultation with the BLM or other landowner based on the size, location, and potential consequences of the leak. Immediately upon documenting the existence of a leak, American Soda would notify the appropriate county sheriff's office. American Soda would also notify ' the BLM within 1 business day of identifying a leak. Specific spill response procedures and reporting requirements can be found in ' Attachment 2 -Pipeline Spill Contingency Plan. ' Pipe4ne Wormanon Summary 11 YaNU<GWah Sadrom Minerals Projen ' Amenun Soda. LLP.