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2.03.6 Right of Entry and Operational Information • -- The documents shown in Exhibit 1, Right of Entry Documents, show the legal right which Mt. Harris has to enter and use the permit area. This document shows that Mt. Harris leases the surface which it uses in connection with the coal loadout facilities. Lease agreements have been completed with the Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad for use of the adjacent railroad right-of-way for loadout purposes. 2.03.7 Relationship to Areas Designated Unsuitable for Operation The permit-area is not within an area designated unsuitable for surface operation activities as defined in Rule 7 or 30 CFR 764 and 765, or under study for designation in an administrative proceeding under Rule 7 or 30 CFR 764 and 765. 2.03.8 Permit Term Information • Mt. Harris has submitted information within this application to cover operations of the loadout facility for a projected production rate of approximately 250,000 tons per year; however Mt. Harris does not anticipate that this production rate to exceed 250,000 during the life of the operation. In fact, production for 1985 and 1986 is projected to be less than 10,000 tons per year. Only approximately 9.75 acres have been affected by Mt. Harris; no additional land is planned to be affected during the entire future life of this operation. The facilities for operation of the coal loadout facilities are shown on the Facilities Map (Map 5). The initial permit term will be for a five year period. Prior to the end of the initial permit term, Mt. Harris will apply for an additional five year permit term. The life of the Mt. Harris coal loadout facility is expected to be for 15 to 20 years depending on coal marketing • conditions. The length of term of operation of the facility will not change the amount of area which will be affected by the facility. Coal 2.03-7