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To: Russ Means <br />Division of Reclamation, Mining, and Safety October 22, 2007 <br />101 S. 3'~ Street, Suite 301 . ~ ~ _ . _ . <br />Grand Junction, Colorado 81501 ,~ <br />Re: NOI- P-2007-O19 . Whirlwind Claims~Arilling, Mesa Courity,~Colorado . -~ <br />Mr. Means: <br />Energy Fuels Resources Corporation (EFRC) has completed the drilling and reclamation of the fourteen <br />(14) holes described in the above referenced prospecting permit submitted to you May 16, 2007. The <br />holes were plugged in accordance with the stipulations of the BLM, including aquifer isolation with <br />bentonite, even in the holes drilled dry. The holes were plugged by bacl~illing with cuttings through the <br />portion of the Salt Wash Member of the Morrison Formation that was penetrated. A plug of bentonite <br />pellets was installed to isolate~the small amount of perched groundwater in the tower sandstone of the <br />Brushy Basin Member of the Morrison and prevent it from inigratirig down the hole into the Salt Wash <br />sandstones, which are dry. More cuttings were pieced in the holes, then a second bentonite plug was <br />placed at the base on the Burro Canyon Formation to prevent any potential groundwater in that sandstone <br />from descending the hole. Cuttings were placed above the second bentonite layer to near surface, then the <br />hole was plugged with at least 5 feet of concrete. <br />Surface reclamation was completed September 6, 2007. Drill cuttings were buried in the pits, which were <br />then backfilled. Disturbed areas (drill sites and access) were reclaimed by spreading sail, brush, and <br />trees. Seeding, using the BLM-approved se_ ed mixture, was else completed on that date. Seed was <br />broadcast at a rate greater than 20 lbs/acre. <br />Enclosed are photos taken from approximately the same points and directions as the pre-disturbance <br />photos. <br />EFRC requests the Division to release as much ofthe reclamation liability bond as DRMS can back to the <br />EFRC Statewide Bond (#K07346323).. <br />If you wish to schedule a field inspection with EFRC personnel, or have questions, please contact Dick <br />White at 970-864-7775 or e-mail to d.whiteC~energyfuels.com: Thank you for your attention to this <br />matter. <br />Respectfully, <br />Dick White <br />VP Exploration Colorado/Utah Operations <br />Energy Fuels Resources Corporation <br />