2008-03-03_PERMIT FILE - X200822309

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. OXBOW MINING, LLC NOTICE OF INTENT FOR 2008 4.0 DESCRIPTION OF LAND TO BE AFFECTED The area where the proposed exploration activities will occur includes portions of the Elk Creek, Sanborn Creek and Coal Bank ephemeral drainages located on the north side of the North Fork of the~Gunnison River. Elevations in the immediate vicinity range from approximately 7,200 feet to 8,200 feet above mean sea level (amsl). The area is semi-arid with annual precipitation of approximately 17 inches. Soils vary in thickness from 0" on steep side slopes and rock outcrops to possibly 2' - 3' in drainage bottoms. Due to the general steepness of the terrain, the drainage bottoms often contain a high percentage of rocky materials deposited by erosional and/or frequent mass wasting processes. Vegetation on the lower elevations and slopes is predominantly a mixture of a mountain shrub community dominated by Gambel's Oak and Juniper woodland. Along the creeks, above approximately 7,000 feet in elevation, some dispersed Douglas firs are found. Higher elevations contain stands of Aspen. The two drainages are characteristic ephemeral drainages with flows occurring in response to spring snowmelt and runoff from major rainfall events. 5.0 DESCRIPTION OF DRILLING AND RELATED ACTIVITIES Exploration Access -The drill sites will be accessed from existing two track ranch roads and existing light-use roads that extend up Coal Bank canyon and further onto the upland slopes of the drainage basins. The existing road alignments will not require modification. Required road maintenance will generally include grading the road to provide a smooth operating surface, clean; out and repair of any existing drainage structures and application of temporary drainage control measures (berms, straw bales, silt fences, gravel surfacing, etc.) as necessary. As shown on the attached map and the table below, new, temporary road segments range from approximately 972' to 4,922' in length for a total estimated combined distance of 9,382' (1.78 miles). New light use road construction will consist of side-cast construction, field fitted as conditions require. Salvageable topsoil is generally not available due to steep terrain, lack of topsoil resources and safety considerations of men and equipment. Proper revegetation has not been adversely impacted by these commonly used techniques All new road construction has been cleared for cultural resources, T & E and sensitive species. The riew road construction will be obliterated and reclaimed. Vehicular travel on other than established graded and surfaced roads shall be limited by Oxbow Mining LLC to that absolutely necessary to conduct the exploration. As noted below, and shown on the attached map, all roads and borehole sites are located on lands managed by the BLM or Oxbow private fee surface. The entire project is located outside the boundary of Federal Coal lease. Further details of Oxbow private surface holdings are shown on PAPmap 2.03-M1, Surface and Mineral Ownership. • Page 3