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RESPONSE: At the present time, Peerless Resources, Inc. plans to remove all facilities and structures following the completion of mining. If it is determined prior to final reclamation activities that these structures may serve some future beneficial use, then Peerless Resources, Inc. will work with the Division to revise or amend the reclamation plan. In addition, the proper documentation from the landowner will be provided to the Division at that time. 5. If Section 2.05.3(5} is amended to provide a lant rowth material sa va a narrative, t e rec amation an ortion of the ermit app ication wi i ewise nee to a revised to inc u e a p an or materials in accordance witn Z.U5.41L11tl) antl 4tUb. !t the soils tnat no saiva eaoie cant rowtn materials exist witnin areas t reclaimed, an a ternate plan must be submitted which exp sins the a licant ro oses to establish sufficient uantities suits a ant rowt materia over areas to a reve etate termination o operations. RESPONSE As discussed under the responses to the questions regarding 2.04.9 and question 26 regarding topsoil, set forth above, Peerless Resources, Inc. has delineated two (2} locations for use as topsoil substitute or plant growth medium following completion of mining activities. These two (2) locations are designated on the Mine Facilities Map (Map 12). Information gathered in accordance with the questions on section 2.04.9 indicates that this soil material will provide a good plant growth medium. Likewise, Peerless Resources, Inc, estimates that approximately 10,000 to 15,000 cubic yards of this material is available for use in reclamation activities. Therefore, there should be sufficient plant growth material to place 6 to 12 inches of this material over the area affected by the surface facilities of the planned Coal Gulch Mine. 6. The applicant should commit to mulching and crimping the mulch at a • rate of 2 tons per acre on a rec aime surfaces at the mine area. -50-