PERMFILE121313

• Permit No: X200522700
• IBM Index Class Name: Permit File
• Doc Date: 9/6/2005
• Doc Name: NOI Application
• From: Juniper Coal Company
• To: DMG
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

PART II
1. Location of Exploration Area, Rule 2.02.2(2)(c):
a. County(s): Routt

TSN R88W Section 30 377 306N 1 499380E
TSN R88W Section 30 380 302N 1 496 337E
TSN R88W Section 31 374 285N ] 496 040E

b. Three maps at a scale of 1":1,000'have been provided, which show exploration activities
involved, including all roads to be used or built (N/A), location of drill sites, topography,
coal ownership, and land ownership.
c. Supply longitude and latitude if the area has not been surveyed. SEE ABOVE
2. Period of Intended Exploration:
Exploration site #'s PDSOSCH 01-03 from (mo/yr) 7/05 to 11/06
All exploration activities will be completed by (mo/yt) l2/07
3. If the surface is owned by a person other than the person who intends to explore, give a description
of the basis upon which the person who will explore claims the right to enter such area for the
purpose of conducting exploration and reclamation (attach supporting document if applicable):
SURFACE OWNED BY COTTONWOOD LAND COMPANY (A PEABODY SUBSIDIARY),
MINERALS CONTROLLED UNDER A LEASE WITH ROUTT COUNTY -SEE ATTACHED
4. Attach a description of the land to be affected. For example: The condition of the topsoil, the
general hydrology, type of vegetation and topography, Rule 2.02.2(2) (c). SEE ATTACHED
5. Describe Exploration Activities; Rule 2.02.2(2)(g): SEE ATTACHED
a. Attach a nan•ative description of methods and equipment to be used to conduct coal
exploration activities. Include drilling operations, surface blasting, road or access route
construction, excavated earth and debris disposal activities. Also describe measures to be
taken to protect the environment: topsoil salvage, diversion of overland flow, settling ponds,
etc.
b. Specifically address:
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