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The proposed exploration locations aze generally in azeas previously disturbed by historic <br />exploration activities or agricultwa] operations, and have been located adjacent to existing ranch <br />roads, where feasible. Cultwal resource cleazances have been completed for both the proposed <br />drill-sites and the azea of the phased geotechnical investigations. 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 />are adjacent to existing ranch roads, and the proposed activities will occw during the period of <br />late-June through October, when favorable ground conditions prevail. Reclamation of <br />exploration distwbance areas will involve plugging and sealing the coreholes and drillholes, <br />allowing the mud pits to dry-out and then backfilling the pits, backfilling exploration trenches, <br />regrading the drill pads and trench azeas, replacing windrowed topsoil, and reseeding the azeas. <br />Dependent on location and aspect, one of three reclamation seed mixtwes (pastweland, cropland, <br />or rangeland/wildlife) will be used. Selection of the appropriate seed mixtwe will be based on <br />the pre-distwbance vegetation community and land-use. The estimated cost for reclamation of <br />the proposed exploration disturbance is approximately $150,000, for purposes of bonding. <br />We hope to initiate the proposed exploration activities as soon as possible, following receipt of all <br />requved approvals, therefore, we would appreciate yow 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 470-870-2712 with any questions <br />or comments. <br />Best <br />for J <br />dal Supervisor <br />Coal Company <br />Attachments <br />cc: Routt County Clerk and Recorder <br />R. Thompson/JCC <br />M. Berdine/JCC <br />