2009-03-12_REVISION - M1978222UG

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Nuvemco, LLC's Monogram Mine M-1978-222UG Response to Preliminary Adequacy Review March 10, 2009 Based upon the success of drilling and mining the Monogram Knob, Nuvemco may enter into a phase of exploration which could include re-opening existing or previously reclaimed adits, portals or shafts. Based upon the results of these exploration/mining development efforts, the Monogram Mine permit may have technical revisions to include any additional surface or underground mining plans. Nuvemco will open no more than five portals within the Monogram Permit Application Area. All portal openings are speculative and will be based upon potential discoveries made during drilling and underground exploration activities. Surface disturbances will be no more than 50 ft x 100 ft for each portal re-opened. Maximum disturbance could be 5 x 5000 sq ft= 25,000 sq ft. Section 4, Surface Facilities: As noted above San Miguel Power Lines are referenced here. It is stated that the power lines are parallel to and south of the permit boundary as well as over 200 feet. This is conflict with statements in the Introduction. Please Clarify. As described in the Permit Exhibit Review, the San Miguel Power Lines have been added to the maps and a new Map A-2, Monogram Mesa Power Lines has been constructed including the Nuvemco claims and Monogram Permit Boundary. As shown on Map A-2, the terminus of one line is near the southeast corner of the Great Hesper claim block, near, but not on the Monogram Permit. As stated in section D-4 Surface Facilities, a power supply may be brought into the permit to the office. This decision will be dependent upon mining success and potential development. Should Nuvemco expand operations into underground mining, a power supply would be needed, and a technical revision to this permit filed with complete construction and reclamation details. The mine plan and map note a bernj around the office 1 ore bin area. However no other details are piovided in regard to storm water structures. Will there be structures such as ditches and retention ponds constructed? If so they must be demonstrated to meet jute 7.3.1(3). The detail of the ore bin structure appears to be wcll designed. However the stormwater retention from. this structure appears to be less thought out. Please provide a detail of how the 55 gallon barrel will be incorporated into the retention of stonmvater that falls on the structure. It must be demonstrated that it can handle the stone event as outlined in Rule 7.3.1(3). While the covering of the ore pile with tarps is understood to be a good theoretical practice the execution of such a plan 100% of the time is suspect. All stormwater calculations and structures will be required to meet the retention of 100 % of the uncovered area for the event outlined in Rule 7.3.1(3). In accordance with the above rule 7.3.1(3) and Rule 6.4.20 (10) the berms, retention and detention ponds shown on Map C-2(b) and Photograph 9and have been designed by a professional engineer to meet the requirements of these rules. Note that this staging area is a reclaimed mining area with low-grade ore piles at several locations around and within it. This is the reason it is relatively flat. An additional surface radiometric survey was conducted to determine background radiation within the area and is included in Appendix A as Map 3. Several exploration bore holes will be drilled over the area prior to final ore bin location to confirm subsurface stability and avoid potential mineralization that Nuvemco may wish to mine at a future date. Thus the locations are tentative at this time pending further investigation. Descriptions of the engineered surface water control features follows. 6