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Sec. 11. RELINQUISHMENT OF LICENSE--The licensee may relinquish this license, in whole or in part, by filing in the Colorado State Office a written relinquishment. The relinquishment shall be effective the date it is filed, subject to the continued obligation of the licensee and his surety: (a) to comply with the terms and conditions of the license, the exploration plan, and the regulations and (b) to provide for the preservation of any permanent improvements on the licensed lands. Sec. 12. REVOCATION OF LICENSE--This license may be revoked for noncompliance with the terms and conditions of the license, the approved exploration plan, or the regulations after the licensee has been notified of such violation and the licensee has failed to correct the violation within the time specified in such notice. Sec. 13. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY CLAUSE--This license is subject to the provisions of Executive Order No. 11246 of September 24, 1965, as amended, which sets forth the nondiscrimination clauses. A copy of this order may be obtained from the issuing office. Sec. 14. STIPULATIONS--(a) For all areas which will be subject to surface disturbing activities, a Class III cultural resources survey shall be conducted in accordance with Sec. 6(a) of this license. If cultural resources are discovered during exploration operations, the licensee shall immediately notify the White River Area Manager in addition to the requirements of Sec. 6(b) of this license. (b) If any fossils are discovered during exploration activities (construction of access roads, drill sites, or other excavations, etc.), the operator shall immediately cease operations and shall notify the authorized officer for a determination of the significance of the discovery as specified in Sec. 6(b) of this license. (c) Prior to any surface disturbance, the licensee shall schedule with the District Manager and the Area Manager a joint field inspection. The joint field inspection shall include BLM personnel, exploration company representatives, dirt contractor, and drill operator. The inspection shall determine whether additional site-specific mitigating measures are required to minimize environmental damage. If required, site-specific stipulations shall be incorporated into the approved exploration plan. (d) The licensee shall notify the District Manager and the Area Manager 48 hours (2 regular working days) prior to the time initial surface disturbance commences on the license. (e) Dug way access shall be constructed on a maximum of 15X grade. Access trails shall be back bladed with a cat to remove brush. Drainage crossings shall be swathed to make low water crossings, and no drainages shall be plugged. (f) The licensee shall strip from all drill sites and stockpile for later use in revegetation at least eight inches of topsoil for reclamation purposes. (g) Water shall not be removed from wells, springs, reservoirs, or any other water source without approval from the legal owner. (h) The licensee shall protect from contamination all water sources (including streams, stockponds, springs and groundwater) by containment of drilling fluids in on-site mud pits. If any drill holes produce more water than can be contained by the pits, or if drilling fluids escape for any other reason, the licensee shall notify promptly both the District Manager and the Area Manager. (i) All pits constructed shall be adequately covered or fenced to eliminate hazards to livestock and wildlife. Mud pit size shall be approximately 4'x15'x15' or as otherwise approved by the Area Manager. Pits shall be constructed in cut bank and not fill material. Pits shall be pumped out with the fluid disposed of at an approved disposal area, or they shall be allowed to dry before being back filled and reclaimed. (j) The Area Manager shall be notified 48 hours prior to reclamation of any disturbed area.