2010-09-08_APPLICATION CORRESPONDENCE - C2010089

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environmental information to assist in design for mining and reclamation. The mine design has incorporated the topography, geology, environmental information, equipment capabilities, safety, economics and regulatory factors to develop a plan for the most efficient method of mining. At this point the mine appears to be feasible and permitting is underway to allow _ development of the mine. Studies, design, and permitting will continue through acquisition of a Mining and Reclamation Permit from Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety (DRMS) and extend through final reclamation of the site. The following is a general timeline for activities associated with permitting, mining, and reclamation: • Spring and Summer 2010 - Design the relocation of the Second Park Lateral irrigation ditch for CC Ditch Company's approval. The design will include temporary relocation during mining and permanent relocation after mining. • Summer 2010 - Geotechnical and structural evaluation of County roads and structures proposed to be used for coal haul route. These studies will allow an informed discussion between the Mine and the Montrose County Engineering Department to determine what upgrades will be required. Upgrade designs and schedules will be prepared and agreements reached with the County Road and Bridge Department. • Summer 2010 - Submit Mining and Reclamation Permit Application to DRMS. • Summer 2010 - Submit Special Use Permit Application to Montrose County Land Use Department. • Fall 2010 - Design for the surface facilities layout, services and foundations. • Winter 2010/11 - Complete Special Use Permit process including necessary impact mitigation plans and agreements. • Fall 2011 - Permit and install monitoring well. Once the well is determined to be suitable for the mine potable water source, it will be permitted as a water well and the augmentation plan prepared. • Fall 2011 - Receive Mining and Reclamation Permit. • Winter 2011/12 - Construction of Second Park Lateral temporary relocation. • Spring and Summer 2012 - Construct County road and bridge upgrades. • Fall and Winter 2012 - Surface facilities construction. • Spring 2013 - Move equipment. • Spring 2013 - Begin mining. Sheet 6 of 6, Exhibit A, shows a preliminary schedule for mining. • 2014- Begin reclamation. • Winter 2017/18 - Relocate Second Park Lateral to its final location. • 2018- Complete mining on the subject property. • 2019 - Complete final reclamation grading and revegetation. • 2014-2029 - Ongoing monitoring and maintenance of reclamation • 2029- Reclamation determined successful and bond release from DRMS. Page 8