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`• ~ ANNUAL REPORT ~ RECEIVED Permit No: M-94-080 OCT 2 E 2000 Operation Name: Berthoud Sunset UlYision of Mine,,:ls and Geology Map Summary: There have been no substantial changes to the map on file with the Division of Minerals and Geology. Current Disturbances: There have been no significant changes to the current disturbances reflected on the maps on file with the Division of Minerals and Geology. New Disturbances for the Upcoming Year: We do not anticipate significantly varying our currently disturbed areas beyond the disturbances that we had previously mapped for the Division of Minerals and Geology. As of the date of this report, there aze no plans to open-up any new quarrying areas on the lands contained under this permit. Reclamation Accomplished To Date and D[tring the Preceding Year: To Date: All reclamation "to date" has been reported to, and is in the files of, the Division of Minerals and Geology. During the Preceding Year: The quarries in Berthoud were being mined on an intermittent, on- going basis and we did not actively reclaim the areas last year. To do so would have been a waste of valuable reclamation resources and time. Many of the areas in the Berthoud quarries have, over the years, spontaneously reclaimed themselves without any active reclamation on our part. As Mo[her Nature takes its course and tress and native vegetation re-seeds itself into disturbed areas, the trees, plants and grasses are encouraged to grow and we try not to re- disturb these areas. Reclamation Planned During the Coming Year: At this time, no reclamation is anticipated to occur for these quarries in the coming yeaz. Limited mining is conducted each year, which results in minimal additional disturbance to the area. Any reclamation that is undertaken in the next yeaz will most likely be for ground stabilization within and around the quarries rather than final reclamation. In accordance with our permit, reclamation will occur in stages as the quarries are depleted. It is difficult, however, to determine a timetable for the actual depletion of an area or part of an area in our quarries. As preparation for future reclamation, we regularly participate in the Conservation Tree Planting Program sponsored by the Colorado State Forest Service in conjunction with the Big Thompson Soil Conservation District. With this program we are able to purchase seedlings and grow them for future replanting in our quarries according to the plans the forest service has developed for conservation purposes including erosion control and reforestation. Operations Status: We operate the Berthoud quarries on an intermittent basis. Mining in these quarries occurs less than 180 days per yeaz when the weather is fav and the area can be typically found without snow, Crost, ice, much precipitation, extremely low temperatures or high winds. Therefore, we have no concrete beginning or cessation dates to report. Sufficiency of Financial Warranty: Our reclamation bond is guaranteed by an irrevocable letter of credit issued by Berthoud National Bank of Berthoud, Colorado, and on file with the Division of Minerals and Geology, acknowledging the liability at $4,635.70. We believe at this time that this is a sufficient value.