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Energy Fuels Coal, Inc. Southfield Mine 2001 ANNUAL RECLAMATION REPORT Introduction This Annual Reclamation Report documents all permanent reclamation activities conducted by Energy Fuels Coal, Inc (EFC)) at the Southfield Mine during the 2001 calendaz year. EFCI ceased coal mining and processing activities in late December 2000. EFCI subsequently filed for permanent cessation of operations, and commenced reclamation of the site in August 2001. Included with this report are tent, discussion, and maps, in accordance with the requirements of Rule 2.04.13. Tn addition, the Division's Annual Reclamation Report form is completed and attached hereto. Disturbed. Backfilled. and Topsoiled Areas No additional areas were disturbed during the reporting period. Backfilling was performed only at the South (Monarch) Fan azea following removal of the fan structure. Following removal of the fan, sealing the portal, and removing the historic portal structure, approximately a 0.1 acre ana was backfilled and graded to complete reclamation. Backfilling operations at the refuse disposal area and facility area aze anticipated to wmmence in early 2002. No areas were topsoiled during the reporting period. Seeded or Planted Areas During the reporting period, permanent seeding and mulching was completed on the portion of the refuse pile covered with 4 feet of soil in 2000. Current and Previous Reve,getated Areas All previously revegetated areas are shown on the attached 2001 Annual Reclamation Report maps for the Loadout Area (Figure 2) and Refuse Disposal Area (Figure 1). Previously revegetated azeas on the refuse pile exhibit good growth and aze effectively controlling erosion. At the loadout area the permanent vegetation establishment is slowly improving with the continued drought conditions. Additional Monitoring Information No vegetation monitoring information is available for the period of this report.