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The proposed exploration locations are generally in areas previously disturbed by historic coal <br />exploration or mining activities, or agricultural operations, and have been located adjacent to <br />existing county roads, developed coal haulage roads or ranch roads, where feasible. Cultural <br />resource clearances have been completed for the proposed drill-sites. Review of the proposed <br />locations by the Colorado Division of Wildlife did not identify any potentially impacted resources <br />requiring avoidance or specific mitigation measures (refer to accompanying documentation). <br />It is anticipated that little or no road construction will be required to access the sites, since most <br />aze adjacent to existing roads or undeveloped jeep trails, and the proposed activities will occur <br />during the period of July through October, when favorable ground conditions prevail. <br />Reclamation of exploration disturbance areas will involve plugging and sealing the coreholes and <br />drillholes, allowing the mud pits to dry-out and then backfilling the pits, regrading the drill pads, <br />replacing windrowed topsoil, and reseeding the areas. Dependent on location and aspect, one of <br />three reclamation seed mixtures (pastureland, cropland, or rangeland/wildlife) will be used. <br />Selection of the appropriate seed mixture will be based on the pre-disturbance vegetation <br />community and land-use. For purposes of bonding, TCC has estimated the cost for reclamation <br />of the proposed exploration disturbance is approximately $7,550.00 dollars. <br />We hope to initiate the proposed exploration activities as soon as possible, following receipt of all <br />required approvals; therefore, we would appreciate your consideration and cooperation in <br />facilitating timely review and approval of this submittal. Once you have had opportunity to <br />review this submittal package, please feel free to contact me at 970-870-2751 with any questions <br />or comments. <br />Best regards, <br />(jor Colorado Co esources, LLC) <br />VV~ <br />B. Scott Cowman <br />Environmental Specialist <br />Attachments <br />cc: Routt County Clerk and Recorder <br />J. Nettleton, Peabody <br />R. Thompson, Peabody <br />M. Berdine, Peabody <br />R. Karo, Peabody <br />