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<br />The proposed exploration locations are generally in areas previously disturbed by historic coal <br />exploration or mining activities and/or agricultural operations, and have been located adjacent to <br />existing county roads, developed coal haulage roads or ranch roads, where feasible. Cultural <br />resource clearances have been completed for the proposed drill-sites. Review of the proposed <br />locations by the Colorado Division of Wildlife (CDOW) did not identify any potentially impacted <br />resources requiring avoidance or specific mitigation measures (refer to accompanying <br />documentation). <br />It is anticipated that no road construction will be required to access the sites, since most are <br />adjacent to existing roads or undeveloped jeep trails, and the proposed activities are planned for <br />the period of July through October, when Favorable ground conditions prevail, Reclamation of <br />exploration disturbance areas will involve plugging and sealing the coreholes and drillholes, <br />allowing the mud pits to dry-out and then backfilling the pits, regrading the drill pads, replacing <br />windrowed soil material, and reseeding the areas CCR has developed the reclamation seed <br />mixture in consultation with CDOW, however, for exploration pads on agricultural lands the <br />disturbance with be reseeded as requested by the landowner. For purposes of bonding, CCR has <br />estimated the cost for reclamation of the proposed exploration disturbance is approximately <br />$46,975. <br />We Hope to initiate the proposed exploration activities as soon as possible, following receipt of all <br />required approvals; therefore, we would appreciate your 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 970-870-2712 with any questions <br />or comments. <br />Best regards, <br />(for Colorado Cces, LLC) <br />Scott J ry M. leton <br />Environme al pervisor <br />Attachments <br />cc: Routt County Clerk and Recorder <br />R. Thompson, Peabody <br />S. Cowman, Peabody <br />R. Karo, Peabody <br />