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applied to the site (seepage M-120). Asa result of this revision, woody stems were not sampled". <br />Both years reports were included in the final bond release application of May 1997. The DRMS <br />findings document recommended approval for full bond release, which was granted in 1997. This <br />document is included as Exhibit E. This document states that all vegetation sampling and testing <br />requirements have been met. <br />Conclusion <br />It is clear that both the 1995 and 1996 Meeker Mines sampling studies were conducted before the <br />permit vegetation standards were modified in August of 1996. These vegetation studies were fully <br />accepted and became the integral part of the full bond release in 1997. For this reason, there is a <br />precedent to accept the Phase 3 studies for SL-12 at the New Horizon #2 Mine and we respectfully ask <br />that the Phase 3 be approved for SL-12. We agree to remove the Phase 2 release from the report and we <br />will also provide any additional details on such items as management as requested. <br />Sincerely, <br /> <br />Greg Lewicki, P. E. <br />Greg Lewicki and Associates <br />CC: Ross Gubka <br />CC: Chris Kamper <br />CC: Dave Berry <br />CC: Marcia Talvitie