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~ ~~ iii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiii Iz~~~IZ~~ ~jl~ RESPONSE: • As explained above in the response to the Section 2.04.9 question, Peerless Resources,. Inc. obtained three (3) samples from potential plant growth medium sites found in the area. The locations of these sites are shown on the revised Mine Facilities Map (Map 12). The results of the testing of these samples indicate that they are good for use as plant growth material. Peerless Resources, Inc. has designated two (2) locations as soil substitute or plant growth medium stockpile areas. These stockpile areas are shown on the revised Mine Facilities Map (Map 12) and will not be disturbed during mining operations. It is estimated that approximately 10,000 - 15,000 cubic yards of this plant growth medium will be available for reclamation activities following mining. Reclamation Plan - Rule 2.05.4 1. The a licant has rovided a discussion and a ma which deli the ro ose ost-minin to o ra o the Coa Gu ch area orooose post-mining toooarao v oes not account or ac fi ottena the to o ra nic ana eomor nic character of the area. ine a icant needs to revise the bac i in and ra in ortion of t e rec amation ~ an to re ect a oost-mining an scaoe w is is na a RESPONSE: Peerless Resources, Inc. has revised the Postmining Topography Map (Map 14) of the Coal Gulch area to more adequately conform with the pre-mining topography shown on the Pre-Mining Topography Map (Map 10). The post-mining landscape will blend in with the surrounding terrain and will not offend the topographic or geomorphic character of the area. As can be seen on both the Pre-Mining Topography Map (Map 10) and the Postmining Topography Map (Map 14), the slopes above Coal Gulch are quite steep with some slopes attaining 40 degrees. As part of the reclamation following mining, Peerless Resources, Inc. will move approximately 30,000 cubic yards of material to create a topography in -48-