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Response: COAG Corporation commits to performing mine water sampling during bulk <br />sampling. <br />A more detailed description of where bulk sampling will occur shall be provided. A regional <br />description as in such and such level and within such and such drift will be sufficient. <br />Response: Attached is a map showing the mine workings. On it is shown the region of the <br />mine working where bulk sampling is intended to occur. The bulk sample area is labeled "B " <br />Stope Sample Area. <br />• Describe to the best COAG Corporation's knowledge, where standing water is and where any <br />inflows may be. <br />Response: COAG Corporation has not entered the mine workings. COAG <br />Corporation commits to taking water samples upon conclusion of bulk sampling. COAG <br />Corporation will supply this information on the anniversary date of its NOI acceptance by the <br />DRMS, up and until the NOI is terminated. If any standing water or inflows are discovered in <br />the area of bulk sampling upon entry, COAG Corporation will obtain a baseline sample prior to <br />initiating any bulk sampling. However, COAG Corporation will first take the necessary actions <br />to make the site a safe working environment. The sampling scheme will provide the Division a <br />baseline and affected area water quality sample. <br />• To the extent available, cross section(s) and aerial section(s) showing the extent of underground <br />workings shall be provide. (Of concern to the DRMS is any COAG Corporation's activities that <br />may causes flow or increase of flow or connection of waters from the Franklin Mine into <br />adjacent workings and there-by find its way to the ARGO Tunnel.) <br />Response: Please see the attached colored map that shows both a profile view and a plan <br />view (map view). <br />• DRMS wants COAG Corporation to sample the mine water pool during bulk sampling, if such <br />sampling can be done safely. <br />Response: Please see the above commitment to this request. <br />• DRMS would like COAG Corporation to more fully describe its proposed bulk sampling <br />activity. <br />Response: As noted above, COAG Corporation will bulk sample in the region known as "B" <br />stope. No drilling or blasting will be done. Hand picking is anticipated. Mostly loose material <br />from the stope will be loaded and hauled to the surface for transport off-site for processing and <br />analysis. <br />As stated in a previous correspondence, the shaft closure documentation has been sent by COAG <br />Corporation's engineering consultant to your Ms. Erica Crosby. We understand that the Division <br />has concerns about the permanence of the closures and some issues with construction. COAG <br />Corporation will ensure that the closures meet Division construction standards. However, for <br />COAG Corporation's prospecting activities, we will need to remove the covers for access.