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year. Areas to be mined in the next year will be similar to those mined in the previous year. UPDATE 2001: The amount of affected land may not increase in the next year. The location of the mining may shift slightly northward at the base of the backwall. The only way the amount of affected land may increase would be if the final approval for the layback is completed and the USFS authorizes Castle to proceed on their land. It cannot be determined at this time whether that will occur or not, however, it is more likely it will be approved than not. UPDATE 2002: Due to the addition of the layback the amount of affected land has increased by four acres. Layback Amendment Although it has been under review and consideration for a number of years, mostly gathering baseline information needed for feasibility studies, the layback amendment is now in development. This amendment, being prepared by Banks and Gesso, will involve a plan to mine a short distance back into the USFS land west of the quarry. This will allow removal of the unstable limestone remaining on the face of the quarry and allow sculpting the mountain face to make it more attractive. This concept has been presented to City Council, the County Commissioners, the Forest Service, and numerous homeowners' groups. It has received almost unanimous support. Recent discussions with the Division answered some important questions and laid the groundwork for completion and submittal of the amendment later this year. UPDATE 2001: This amendment was approved on March 15, 2001. However, USFS approval has to be acquired. The Environmental Assessment (EA) is nearing completion and should be released shortly after the anniversary date. UPDATE 2002: The USFS has approved the layback amendment. The layback has been in operation for three months. Castle Concrete 2002 Annual Report M-77-211 Pikeview Quarry Page 7 of 7