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SEP-26-2008 FRI 11:45 AM BLM COLO STATE OFFICE FAX NO. 303 239 3799 P. 04 to collect and to report ground and surface water data available in the conduct of the approved exploration plan, Sec 9. TRANSFER OF LICENSE--Transfer of this license shall not be effective until it is approved by the authorized officer. Sec. 10. MODIFICATION OF LICENSE-- (a) The licensee may request a modification of the exploration plan if geologic or other conditions warrant. (b) The authorized officer may adjust the terms and conditions of the license, including the stipulations, or the Uncompahgre Field Office Manager may direct adjustment in the exploration plan when unforeseen conditions are encountered that could result in substantial surface disturbance or damage to the environment or to improvements, or when geologic or other physical conditions warrant. (c) Any modification of the exploration plan is subject to approval by the Uncompahgre Field Office Manager. Sec. 11. RELINQUISHMENT OF LICENSE--The licensee may relinquish this license, in whole or in part, by 'fling in the Colorado State Office a written relinquishment. The relinquishment shall be effective the date it is filed, subject to the continued obligation of the licensee and his surety, (a) to comply with the terms and conditions of the license, the exploration plan, and the regulations and, (b) to provide for the preservation of any permanent improvements on the licensed lands, Sec. 12. REVOCATION OF LICENSE--This license may be revoked for noncompliance with the terms and conditions of the license, the approved exploration plan, or the regulations after the licensee has been notified of such violation and the licensee has failed to correct the violation within the time specified in such notice. Sec. 13. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY CLAUSE--This license is subject to the provisions of Executive Order No. 11246 of September 24, 1965, as amended, which sets forth the nondiscrimination clauses. A copy of this order may be obtained from the issuing office. Sec. 14. STIPULATIONS, . (I) USFS Forests Conditions for Use and protection of Non-Mineral Resources; see Attachments (beginning on page 5). (a) If the operator wishes, at any time, to relocate activities to avoid the expense of mitigation and/or the delays associated with this process, the Uncompahgre Field Manager will assume responsibility for whatever recordation and stabilization of the exposed materials may be required. Otherwise, in those situations where the Uncompahgre Field Manager determines that mitigation, data recovery and/or salvage excavations are necessary the operator will bear the cost. The Uncompahgre Field Manager will provide technical and procedural guidelines 'for the conduct of mitigation. Upon verification from the Uncompahgre Field Manager that the required mitigation has been completed, the operator will then be allowed to resume construction, (b) Notification - Contact the ELM at least 48 hours prior to commencing construction of access roads and drill sites. (c) Monitoring wells - Separate approval is required 'for any proposal to convert any drill holes into water monitoring wells. Any approved monitoring wells would require the well to be completed so as to isolate the aquifer(s) being monitored as well as casing and cementing off other aquifers and minable coal beds encountered.' (d) Road maintenance - see Decision ofNEPA Adequacy (DNA). _q C? (e) Culverts and drainage crossings- see DNA. w-. (f) Blocking reclaimed roads -see DNA. xa= ?? i?? (g) Reclamation - see DNA. 5? ?' cn t: