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PRE-DRILLING ACTIVITIES MCC incorporates by reference the Forest Service Decision Notice dated May 31, 2002, titled Coal Methane Drainage Project Panels 16-24 Mountain Coal Company West Elk Mine. Prior to any construction or drilling activities, an on-site inspection of proposed drill sites and access routes will be conducted with representatives from appropriate regulatory agencies to discuss site-specific concerns. Appropriate Road Use and Special Use permits will be obtained prior to use of US Forest Service roads. USFS regulatory personnel will be notified at least 48 hours before any construction or drilling equipment is mobilized into the project azeas. All construction and drilling activities will be supervised by an authorized representative of MCC. A copy of the Annual Operating Plan and all pertinent permit documents will be available from the company representative for inspection. Any proposed changes in the Annual Operating Plan after approval will be reviewed with the appropriate regulatory agencies before changes take effect. In accordance with the Conditions of Approval, Administrative #2, the staging azeas to be used by the drilling contractor will be reviewed with and approved by the USFS District Ranger or designated representative prior to use. These sites will be used in a manner to minimize damage to [he vegetation. Any surface disturbance to these sites will be regraded and seeded to facilitate rehabilitation. Access to all drill sites and water lines will use the existing roads and trails approved in the Decision Notice will be used whenever possible. All access routes will be maintained to accommodate 4X4 pickup trucks and a drilling unit. A drilling unit is comprised of or part of the following equipment: truck mounted or skid mounted drill rig, air compressors, air boosters, rig-up truck, boom truck, utility trailers, fuel skidders, drill pipe laydown rack, crew trucks, and water trucks. NEW ROAD CONSTRUCTION 8