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4 <br />such fossils that might be altered or destroyed <br />by his operation to the attention of the Regional <br />Director. Operations may continue as long as the <br />fossil specimen(s) would not be seriously damaged <br />or destroyed by the activity. Within five (5) <br />working days of notification, the Regional <br />Director shall evaluate or have evaluated such <br />discoveries and shall notify the lessee what <br />action shall be taken with respect to such <br />discoveries. <br />(5) These conditions apply to all such <br />fossils of significant scientific interest <br />discovered within the leased lands, whether <br />THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA <br />discovered in the overburden, interburden, or <br />coal seam or seams. <br />(6) All fossils of significant scientific <br />interest shall remain under the jurisdiction of <br />the United States until ownership is determined <br />under applicable law. Copies of all <br />paleontological resource data shall be provided <br />to the Regional Director. <br />(7) The cost of any required recovery of <br />such fossils shall be borne by the United States. <br />By: <br />Date: <br />