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Introduction: In compliance with Rule 2.04.13, Bowie Resources Limited (BRL), Permit No. C-81-038, submits the following Reclamation Report for the calendar year 2002. Reclamation Activities: During the reporting period of 2002, Bowie Resources continued work on reclaiming the Bowie No. 1 East and West Mines. A summary of the work completed during this reporting year is as follows: Reporting Year 2002 West Mine: Portal Area For the reporting year 2002, Bowie Resources Ltd., continued with the reclamation of the Bowie No. 1 West Mine Site. Reclamation consisted of distributing and grading of nearly 49,000 yrd3 of subsoil and topsoil back to its approximate original contour. Two new sedimentation control ponds have been established near the bottom of the reclaimed area. Upon completion of the grading, the entire area was hydro-seeded with the approved permanent seed mix and using a cellulose mulch at a rate of 1,500 pounds per acre and a tackifier at 100 pounds per acre. In conjunction with the hydro-seeding a fertilizer was applied at a rate that applied at least 30 pounds per acre of nitrogen and 60 pounds of phosphorus. Fan Shaft Area During this reporting period the ventilation shaft located at the Bowie No. 1 West Mine was re-filled due to settling. Approximately 2,500 yrd3 was placed into the shaft. As required by the Mine Safety and Health Administration, CFR 30 Part 75.1711-1 beginning from the bottom of the coal seam and extending upward for a distance of 150 feet, the shaft was filled with non-combustible material. The remaining portion of the shaft was filled with other available material. East Mine Reclamation of the East Mine consisted of completing the demolition of permanent structures located on the Old Fan Level, Office/Bathhouse Level, and crushing and screening level. See attached map. 2