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Marr Mine and Loadout Feb 17, 2010 <br />2009 Reclamation Report <br />areas satisfies the applicable revegetation success standards except for cover or shrub density <br />in the pre-1986 reclamation area. Kerr conducted managed grazing operations on reclaimed <br />areas and subsequently completed Year 9 revegetation success monitoring in 2005 and Year <br />10 during 2006. Results of the studies show that success has been achieved on those areas <br />that qualify for the Ten Year Reclamation Liability Period. Copies of the studies, "Kerr Coal <br />Company Revegetation Monitoring Report (2005 & 2006)" are on file with the DRMS. <br />During the summer season of 2009, Mr. Kent Crofts of I.M.E., of Yampa Colorado conducted <br />the vegetation sampling and study required for Growth Year 9 of the 10 year Reclamation <br />Liability Period. Two parcels at the mine, approximately 4 acres each that are not yet released <br />and the related Reference Area for the parcels were sampled. Additionally, the Loadout Site and <br />its respective Reference Area was studied for Growth Year 9. Reports of the study will be <br />submitted to the Division under separate cover when they become available. <br />12.0 TOTAL DISTURBANCE SUMMARY <br />The following table summarizes the total disturbance at the Marr Mine and Loadout including <br />the reclaimed areas, areas to be reclaimed and the permanent facilities. <br />SUMMARY OF DISTURBANCE ] <br />Mine Area <br />Reclaimed less than 10 ears 8.0 ac (2 parcels, p erm seed Yr 2000) <br />Reclaimed greater than 10 ears 345.6 ac <br />Areas to be Reclaimed 0.0 ac <br />Areas Approved as Permanent 36.1 ac <br />Areas Pending Permanent 0.0 ac <br />MINE TOTAL 389.7 acres <br />Loadout Area <br />Reclaimed 10 years or less 6.9 ac <br />Areas to be Reclaimed (pond) 0.2 ac <br />Areas Approved as Permanent 4.6 ac <br />LOADOUT TOTAL 11.7 acres <br />The attached DRMS form categorizes the reclamation acreage, as per OSM request, and <br />summarizes the total mining-related disturbance and reclamation at the Marr Mine and Loadout <br />since the initiation of mining. If you have any questions or require further information or <br />clarification, please contact the undersigned. <br />Sincerely, <br />,moo <br />orge Patterson <br />General Mine Mgr