2013-04-03_PERMIT FILE - X201322801 (2)

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This seed will be 99 percent pure live seed (PLS) and hand broadcast at a rate of 30 pounds per acre. 5. After seeding, the cleared brush will be redistributed over the drill pad area to act as natural mulch. This method has proven successful for the revegetation of previous drill sites. 6. Newly developed access roads will be regraded as closely as possible to the original contour and re- seeded as above. Drill sites and access roads will be reclaimed as soon as possible after the completion of the exploration project as noted in the narrative for the 2013 and 2014 Exploration Plans. 7. Culverts will be removed during the reclamation of the access routes unless accepted by the USFS Road Engineer. 8. The drill pad and access roads reclamation procedure outlined above will apply only to those areas newly disturbed for this proposed exploration. Existing roads will be left in a condition equal to or better than that observed up ALC's entry into the area. Existing trails will be scarified during reclamation activities to compensate for compaction and to promote seed germination. 9. After reclamation, newly constructed access roads to certain drill sites may be blocked and closed to vehicle entry at the USFS or surface owner request. Alternate road closure methods may be employed where practical after review with the USFS representative. 3482.1(a)(3)(v) - Estimated Timetable for Construction, Drilling, and Reclamation Activities The exploration activities described within this exploration plan are scheduled to be completed within two years, 2013 and 2014. If necessary, additional site Location surveys for T & E and cultural resources would be completed early in the 2013 or 2014 summer field seasons. ALC requests approval of the Sunset Trail Exploration Plan by June, 2013 to allow sufficient time for pre- drilling planning and contractor selections. Based upon this estimated timetable, the exploration and reclamation activities would be complete by October 31'` of each year. The access road upgrade and new construction should begin one to two weeks prior to moving the drill rig onto the site. Reclamation activities will commence shortly after hole completion. The construction, drilling and reclamation activities should take an average of 16 days per hole. To avoid user conflict during the big game hunting season, drilling activities will be scheduled accordingly. 3482.1(a)(3(vi) - Amount of Coal to be Removed Coal to be removed during this exploration will be in the form of 3 inch diameter cores. An estimated maximum of 470 lbs. of coal may be removed from each of the twelve sites and tested for a wide range of quality parameters by a qualified laboratory. This is based upon a combined 30 feet of total coal core in each hole at a diameter of 3" having a weight of 86 -lbs /cubic ft. The total maximum potential coal removed is substantially less than the 250 tons defined in the regulations. 3482.1(a)(3)(vi) - Measures to be Used to Comply with Performance Standards for Exploration (43 CFRII 3484.1(a), 30 CFR 815.15, and Colorado State Permanent Program Rules): All applicable parts of the Federal and State Performance Standards for Coal Exploration have been covered in the preceding exploration and reclamation plans. Ark Land Company has reviewed, and will comply with, all applicable requirements of 30 CFR 815.15 and the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Regulations stated in C.R.S. 34 -33 -101. 12