2012-09-28_REVISION - M1977307 (23)

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(3) Identification of Other Agencies' Environmental Protection Measures and Monitoring Requirements. Cotter has taken into consideration the following environmental protection measures: • There are minimal water issues at CM -25 Mine. It is not anticipated that there will be any effect on the surface or groundwater near or at the mining area and there is no anticipated water discharge from the mine; therefore, no discharge permit with the Colorado Division of Water Resources or the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), Water Quality Control Division, will be necessary. • Cotter is applying for an air emissions permit from the CDPHE for fugitive dust during ore transport and blasting. • Cotter will inform UMETCO and DOE of changes to the mining plan. This will include obtaining DOE approval for the proposed ventilation hole sites. Adjacent land owners within 200 feet of the mining operation will also be notified of Cotter's intent. • The area of the CM -25 Mine is zoned "agriculture" by Montrose County. Cotter has a conditional use permit issued by the Montrose County Commissioner's Office. • Socioeconomic impacts to the local communities will be positive but limited due to the limited number of employees required at the mine. • Cotter will strictly adhere to all MSHA applicable regulations. (4) Other Permits and Licenses For a full list of Cotter's permits and licenses see Exhibit F - Other Permits and Licenses. (5) Designated Chemical(s) Evaluation No designated chemicals will be used in extractive metallurgical processes onsite. All ore will be transported offsite for processing. Uranium ore and waste rock are not designated chemicals nor do they generate designated chemicals. They are regarded under Hard Rock Rule 1.1(1) as potentially Acid and Toxic Producing Materials, and are addressed below in section (6). O'Connor Design Group Inc. T - 5