2009-02-10_PERMIT FILE - C1981022 (5)

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Section - 2.04.4 A Paleontological Survey was completed in June 2001 by Paleontological Investigations for an area of • approximately 330 acres to be disturbed by OMLLC's Elk Creek Lease Exploration Project. Review of documentation for the paleontological collections of both the University of Colorado and Denver Museum of Nature and Science indicated no findings or specimens for the general project area. A search of scientific literature in the USGS Library (Denver) indicates that there has been some previous paleontological work in the general area and that the Museum of Western Colorado (Grand junction) has several specimens from this area in its collections. Field survey efforts did not identify any significant paleontological resources in the study area. Survey results are included in Exhibit 2.04- E3. 2.04.5 - General Description of Hydrology and Geology The following section describes the general geologic and hydrologic environment in vicinity of the mine permit area as a basis for understanding site-specific geologic and hydrologic conditions in the permit and adjacent areas and evaluation of potential mining-related impacts and development of any appropriate plans for conservation of resources and mitigation or restoration of the hydrologic balance. Consistent with applicable regulatory requirements, the information presented in this section and Sections 2.04.6, Geologic Description, and 2.04.7,. Hydrologic Information, address regional conditions (General Area), the mine permit and adjacent areas, and actual mining disturbance or mine plan areas. This section specifically addresses the "General Area" with regard to geology and hydrology. The information presented in this section is based on research of available published reports and documents; contacts with Federal, State, and local agencies; site-specific investigations; and ongoing monitoring activities. • IIWCRF 2.0462 June 2003