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ANNUAL REPORT • Permit No: M-1981-057 Operation Name: Sprague-Red Lyons Map Summary: There have been no changes to the most recent map on file with the Division of Minerals and Geology. Current Disturbances: There gave been no 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 that we will be varying our currently disturbed areas beyond what we have previously mapped for the Division of Minerals and Geology. As of the date of this report, there are no plans to open-up any new quarrying areas on the lands contained under this permit. Reclamation Accomplished To Date and During 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: In the fall of 1999 we began reclaiming an area of approximately 1000 square feet located southwest of the quarrying area commonly referred to as Quarry 2. During the preceding year the area was monitored for success. As of the time of this report, the growth in the reclaimed area is progressing well on the flat portion near the road and satisfactorily on the western hillside adjacent to the road. The five saplings that were transplanted did not succeed and at this time we do not plan to replant more. Reclamation Planned During the Coming Year: We will continue to monitor the 1999 reclamation project and proceed according to need in that area. No additional reclamation is planned for these quarries in the coming year. Limited mining is conducted each year, which results in minimal additional disturbance to the area. Any reclamation that is undertaken in the next year will most likely be for ground stabilization within and around the quarries rather than final reclamation. In accordance with our permin, 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 reclatmation, 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 1.he Lyons quarries on an intermittent basis. Mining in these quarries occurs less than 180 days per year when the weather is fair and the area can be typically found without snow, frost, 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 B~uilc of Berthoud, Colorado, and on file with the Division of Minerals and Geology, acknowledging the liability ,it $26,500.00. We believe at this time that this is a sufficient value.