Common use of Mining Plan Clause in Contracts

Mining Plan. (a) Prior to constructing any surface installation or commencing mine development on the leased lands, the Lessee shall file with the Realty Officer three (3) copies of a plan for the proposed mining operations and shall obtain the Realty Officer’s approval of such plan. Such mining plan shall be consistent with the “Reclamation Permit Application” (hereinafter “Application”) to be filed with the Colorado MLRB in accordance with “Rule 1.4” and “Rule 6” of the “Mineral Rules and Regulations” of the Colorado MLRB, as these rules may be amended. The Mining Plan shall include all information required by the “Application”, and in addition, must specifically include the following information: (1) A site-specific environmental analysis; (2) A description of specific measures to be taken to assure compliance with the requirements of Article XI “ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS”, including methods of reclamation contemplated by the Lessee; and (3) The specific information outlined in Appendix “C” of this Lease. (b) All Mining Plans submitted to the Realty Officer pursuant to this Article XIII and all proposed activities contained therein shall be reviewed by DOE in accordance with 10 CFR Part 1021 “National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Procedures”. (c) If preparation and filing of a Mining Plan for the entire operation is dependent on factors which cannot or will not be determined except during the progress of mining activities, a April 2008 DERO0108LM70XXX partial plan may be submitted and approved from time to time; provided however, that the Lessee shall not perform mining activities not described in an approved plan. (d) Changes may be made in the approved Mining Plan by mutual written agreement of the Lessee and the Realty Officer. Approval is contingent upon the Lessee notifying all other appropriate agencies (as outlined in Appendix “C”) of the proposed changes.

Mining Plan. (a) Prior to constructing any surface installation or commencing mine development on the leased landsProperty, the Lessee shall file with the Realty Officer three (3) copies of a plan for the proposed mining operations and shall obtain the Realty Officer’s approval of such plan. Such mining plan shall be consistent with the “Reclamation Permit Application” (hereinafter “Application”) to be filed with the Colorado MLRB in accordance with “Rule 1.4” and “Rule 6” of the “Mineral Rules and Regulations” of the Colorado MLRB, as these rules may be amended. The Mining Plan shall include all information required by the “Application”, and in addition, must specifically include the following information: (1) A site-specific environmental analysis; (2) A description of specific measures to be taken to assure compliance with the requirements of Article XI “ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS”, including methods of reclamation contemplated by the Lessee; and (3) The specific information outlined in Appendix “C” of this Lease. (b) All Mining Plans submitted to the Realty Officer pursuant to this Article XIII and all proposed activities contained therein shall be reviewed by DOE in accordance with 10 CFR Part 1021 “National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Procedures”.. June 2008 DERO0108LM70XXX (c) If preparation and filing of a Mining Plan for the entire operation is dependent on factors which cannot or will not be determined except during the progress of mining activities, a April 2008 DERO0108LM70XXX partial plan may be submitted and approved from time to time; provided however, that the Lessee shall not perform mining activities not described in an approved plan. (d) Changes may be made in the approved Mining Plan by mutual written agreement of the Lessee and the Realty Officer. Approval is contingent upon the Lessee notifying all other appropriate agencies (as outlined in Appendix “C”) of the proposed changes.