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1 . 11/ 14t AVUV LU. iu rZ%A iOlYy•t ?a V't'= ?+..++?+'?. ?/??+ ++.". vi.au location of structures and facilities to be built, mining sequence, production rate, estimated recovery factors, stripping ratios (if applicable) and number of acres in the Federal lease(s) or permit(s) to be affected; (4a) For in situ operations - A statement of the propose method of development that includes: a) A description detailing the in situ methodology b) The equipment to be used in development and extraction c) The proposed access roads d) The size, location and schematics of all structures and facilities to be built e) The development sequence and schedule f) The number of acres in the Federal lease(s) or per to be affected g) Typical Schematics of all drilled well types including those used for heating, freezing, disposal or production activities detailing all casing and completion design including materials used in all cementing operations. h) A detailed description of the methods and means to protect and monitor all aquifers (5) An estimaw of the quantity and quality of the mineral resources. (6) An explanation of how ultimate maximum recovery of the resource will be achieved for the Federal lease(s). All mineable portions of the deposit must be mined /developed If a portion of the deposit is not to be mined or is to be rendered unminable by the operation, the operator/lessee must submit appropriate justi ficati on to the authorized officer for approval; (7) Appropriate maps and cross sections showing: 0) Federal lease boundaries and serial numbers; (ii) Surface ownership and boundaries; (iii) Locations of existing and abandoned mines and existing O & G well locations (iv) Typical structure cross sections; (v) Location of shafts or mining entries, strip pits, waste dumps, retort facilities and surface facilities; and (vi) Typical mining or in situ development sequence, with appropriate timeframes; (8) A na=rrative which addresses the environmental aspects associated with the proposed mine which includes, at a minimum, the following: (i) An estimate of the quantity of water to be used and pollutants that may enter any receiving waters; (ii) A design for the necessary impoundment, treatment or control of all produced water, runoff water and drainage from workings.. (iii) A description of measures to be taken to prevent or control fire, soil erosion, subsidence, pollution of surface and ground water, pollution of air, damage to fish or wildlife or other natural resources and hazards to public health and safety; and (9) A reclamation plan and schedule for all Federal lease(s), license(s), or permit(s) detailing all reclamation activities. The reclamation plan will include for revegetation: (i) Proposed methods of preparation and fertilizing the soil prior to replanting; (ii) Types and mixtures of shrubs, trees or tree seedlings, grasses or legumes to be planted; and (iii) Types and methods of planting, including the amount of grasses or legumes per acre, or the number and spacing of trees or tree seedlings, or combinations of grasses and trees; (10) The method of abandourneiat of operations on Federal lease(s), license(s), and permit(s) proposed to protect the unmined recoverable reserves and other resources, including the method proposed to fill in, fence or close all surface openings which are a hazard to people or animals. For in situ operations a description of the method and materials used to plug all abandoned development/production wells must be included; (11) Any additional information that the authorized officer deems necessary for approval of the plan. (12) The authorized officer may condition the approval on reasonable modifications of the plan to assure protection of the environment, health and .safety, royalty accountability, and maximum efficient recovery. (13) After plan approval, the Lessee must obtain the written approval of the authorized officer for any change in the plan approved under subsection (a). 4