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5. Describe Exploration Activities; Rule 2.02.2(2)(g): See attached a. Attach a nan•ative description of methods and equipment to be used to conduct coal exploration activities. Include drilling operations, surface blasting, road or access route construction, excavated earth and debris disposal activities. Also describe measures to be taken to protect the environment: topsoil salvage, diversion of overland flow, settling ponds, etc. b. Specifically address: 1) Location and acreage of areas where topsoil will be salvaged and stored 2) How much earth moving will be needed for new roads or drill sites, if any 3) What seed mix (type and amount) will be used for re-vegetation 4) Depth of drill holes 5) Whether aquifers will be encountered (include supporting references) 6) Precise description of how drill holes will be sealed and plugged in accordance with Rule 4.07 7) Whether holes will be developed as water wells and, if so, the well permit issued by the Colorado Division of Water Resources 6. Attach a statement with appropriate references from the relevant State or Federal agencies or published sources, which determines that the exploration and reclamation described will not jeopazdize the continued existence of an endangered or threatened species listed pursuant to Section 4 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1533) or the Nongame, Endangered or Threatened Species Conservation Act (Section 33-8-101 et se . C.R.S. 1973) or result in the destruction or adverse modification of critical habitat of those species. (Rule 2.02.2(2)(h)). See attached 7. Does the applicant wish any parts of this Notice to be considered CONFIDENTIAL? Yes. If yes, the material should be attached as a sepazate document and clearly marked "Confidential". Justification for requesting the confidentiality must be included with the request. Note: Rule 2.02. 7(2)(b) only allows confidential material that concerns trade secrets or is privileged conunercial or financial information which relates to the competitive rights of the person intending to conduct coal exploration. 8. Has this complete Notice been put on file at the county courthouse in the vicinity of the exploration area, as required by Rule 2.02.7? Yes 9. Have reclamation costs been included with this Notice to assist in determining the amount of Performance Bond required, if any? Yes ] 0. How will the reclaimed drill hole locations be mazked? GPS coordinates will be established for each site and provided to the CDMG. -3-