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STATE OF COLORADO DIVISION OF RECLAMATION, MINING AND SAFETY Department of Natural Resources 1313 Sherman St., Room 215 COLORADO Denver, Colorado 80203 D I V I S I O rt o f RECLAMATION Phone: (303) 866 -3567 MIN I N G FAX: (303) 832 -8106 SAFETY April 3n', 2013 John W. Hickenlooper Governor Mike King John and Brenda Higgins Executive Director Smithburg Family Partnership, LLLP Loretta E. Pineda 27451 CR 3H Director Genoa, CO 80818 Re: Higgins Pit H, Permit No. M- 2012 -013, Succession of Operators Approval, Revision No. SO -1 Dear John and Brenda Higgins: On April 3", 2013, the Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety approved the succession of operators from Blattner Energy, Inc to Smithburg family Partnership, LLLP for this operation. Smithburg family Partnership, LLLP is now the permitted operator of the Higgins Pit II, and as such, is responsible for all provisions in M- 2012 -013, as well as those specified in the Rules and Regulations. Blattner Energy, Inc is relieved of all responsibilities concerning this operation. Please Note: 1. All of the application materials, as amended and supplemented, are in integral part of your permit. They have been incorporated into the permit by reference. We presume that you have a copy of all of these materials, therefore, none have been enclosed with this mailing. We suggest that you keep a copy of the permit and the permit application at the mining operation as a reference for operation personnel, to help ensure compliance with the terms of the permit. 2. Changes in the mining and reclamation operations that differ from those described in the permit may require a modification to the permit. We suggest consulting the Rules and Regulations and/or contacting us to determine if a modification to the permit is necessary. Rule 1.10 pertains to Amendments, Rule 1.9 to Technical Revisions, and Rule 1.11 to Conversions. 3. On your permit anniversary date each year, you must submit an annual fee and annual report to us. Please consult the Rules, Act, and your permit for specific requirements. The estimated liability amount of $192,000.00for the Higgins Pit II, has been received by Financial Warranty Certificate of Deposit No. issued by The eastern Colorado Bank. The transfer of this permit does not result in the transfer of any other permits or licenses, with this Division, the State, or Federal Agency, which might be associated with this operation. If you have any questions, contact me. Sincerely, �f Michael Cunningham .(::::— Environmental Protection Specialist Office of Office of Mined Land Reclamation Denver • Grand Junction • Durango Active and Inactive Mines