2010-07-23_PERMIT FILE - P2010009

• Permit No: P2010009
• IBM Index Class Name: PERMIT FILE
• Doc Date: 7/23/2010
• Doc Name: Approval of exploration plans
• From: Department of Energy
• To: Golden Eagle Uranium, LLC
• Email Name: GRM
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

Mr.. Rich Ziegler -2-
5) Bulk drill cuttings shall be backfilled into the drill hole, ensuring that all cuttings
exhibiting elevated radiological readings are placed back in the drill hole at depth.
Residual drill cuttings shall be buried within the containment pit and covered with
existing surface soil materials. Polyurethane foam or concrete shall be used to
permanently plug the drill holes.
6) If on-site refueling activities are required, appropriate precautions shall be taken to
prevent fuel spills. If a spill occurs, appropriate actions shall be taken immediately to
control and mitigate the spill.
7) All activities associated with these NOIs, including the reclamation and reseeding of
disturbed areas, shall be completed in a timely manner. Disturbed areas shall be
reclaimed immediately after exploration activities are completed. The enclosed seed
mixture shall be used during reclamation. Seed tickets shall be submitted to DOE for
permanent retention in the record file.
8) All personnel working on the proposed exploration activities shall be made aware of the
stipulations set forth in this letter, and those set forth in each Lease Agreement.
9) GEU personnel shall provide DOE with a proposed schedule for the completion of the
approved activities.
DOE coordinated its review of these NOIs with the BLM and the Colorado Division of
Reclamation Mining, and Safety (CDRMS). These agencies have concurred with DOE's
decision, subject to their letters (Steve Beverlin, BLM, to Ed Cotter, DOE contractor, dated
July 12, 2010 [CO-SO4], and G. Russell Means, CDRMS to Preston Niesen, GEU, two letters
dated June 7, 2010 [P-2010-008 and P-2010-009], respectively.
DOE herein advises GEU that a minimum performance bond in the amount of $5,000 must be
posted with DOE for each lease tract to adequately cover the estimated reclamation costs
associated with these NOIs. These performance bonds shall be posted with DOE prior to any
surface-disturbing activities being initiated on the respective lease tract. Please note that the
reclamation liability associated with all future activities proposed by GEU will be assessed by
DOE in a similar manner and the bond amounts may need to be revised.
Approval of these plans is conditioned upon the faithful compliance with the terms, conditions,
and stipulations set forth herein and in the Lease Agreements. This approval is restricted solely
to the activities set forth in your plans. Activities not described shall not be undertaken until and
unless a supplemental plan is submitted to and approved by the DOE Realty Officer.
Furthermore, approval of these plans in general shall not be construed as a modification of any
requirements of the Lease Agreement.
Should you have any questions concerning this matter, please contact me at [phone], or
Ed Cotter of my contractor staff at [phone].
Sincerely,
t Laura E. Kilpatrick
DOE LM - Rocky Flats
?.. 2010.07.21 08:57:16 -06'00'
Laura E. Kilpatrick, Esq.
Realty Officer
Enclosure