Common use of Exploration Plan Clause in Contracts

Exploration Plan. a. No exploration activity shall take place on leased premises without an exploration plan developed by Lessee and approved by Lessor. b. If the surface rights are not owned by the Department, the Department shall notify the surface owner and provide an opportunity to review and comment on the plan prior to its approval. c. Prior to commencement of exploration and annually thereafter on the lease anniversary, the Lessee shall submit to the Lessor for approval a plan outlining Lessee’s proposed exploration activities on the leased premises during the ensuing year and exploration conducted to date, if any. d. The exploration plan shall contain the following: (1) a description of proposed exploration activities and locations of sites where such exploration activities and locations of sites where such exploration activities were, or are proposed to be, conducted; and (2) locations and depths of any known existing exploration holes, trenches, pits, dikes and water level control structures; and (3) locations of roads which were, or are proposed to be, constructed to carry forth exploration activities; and (4) evidence that all necessary permits and licenses required by Federal, State and Local units of government have been obtained. ▇. ▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall approve or reject the plan, for reasons stated, within ninety (90) days of receipt of a complete exploration plan from Lessee. If Lessor rejects this plan, Lessee may resubmit a plan(s) without prejudice. f. Any change proposed in the approved plan shall be prepared and submitted as a modified plan in accordance with section I(1) above. Any such changes shall not be commenced until Lessor has reviewed and approved such modified plan. g. Upon the conclusion of exploration activities at a site, Lessee shall leave the site in a condition satisfactory to the Lessor. Lessor may require Lessee to barricade entrances to any roadways, drill sites, clearings and/or excavations on surrendered leased premises to recontour and/or reseed these areas, or to leave these areas as constructed.

Exploration Plan. a. No exploration activity shall take place on leased premises without an exploration plan developed by Lessee and approved by Lessor. b. If the surface rights are not owned by the Department, the Department shall notify the surface owner and provide an opportunity to review and comment on the plan prior to its approval. c. (a) Prior to commencement of exploration and annually thereafter on the lease anniversarycommencing any surface-disturbing operations to explore, test, or prospect for minerals covered by this Lease, the Lessee shall submit to file with the Lessor for approval Realty Officer three (3) copies of a plan outlining Lessee’s for the proposed exploration activities on and shall obtain the leased premises during Realty Officer’s approval of such plan. The Exploration Plan shall be consistent with the ensuing year “Notice of Intent to Conduct Prospecting Operations” (hereinafter “Notice”) to be filed with the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board (hereinafter MLRB) in accordance with “Rule 5” of the “Mineral Rules and exploration conducted to dateRegulations” of the Colorado MLRB, if any. d. as these rules may be amended. The exploration plan Exploration Plan shall contain include all information required by the following:“Notice”, and in addition, must specifically include the following information: June 2008 DERO0108LM70XXX (1) a description of proposed exploration activities and locations of sites where such exploration activities and locations of sites where such exploration activities were, or are proposed to be, conducted; andA site-specific environmental analysis; (2) locations and depths A description of any known existing exploration holesspecific measures to be taken to assure compliance with the requirements of Article XI “ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS”, trenches, pits, dikes and water level control structuresincluding methods of reclamation contemplated by the Lessee; and (3) locations The specific information outlined in Appendix “C” of roads this Lease. (b) All Exploration Plans submitted to the Realty Officer pursuant to this Article XII 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 an Exploration Plan for the entire operation is dependent upon factors which were, cannot or are proposed to be, constructed to carry forth will not be determined except during the progress of exploration activities, partial plans may be submitted and approved from time to time; andprovided however, that the Lessee shall not perform exploration activities not described in an approved plan. (4d) evidence that all necessary permits and licenses required by Federal, State and Local units of government have been obtained. ▇. ▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall approve or reject the plan, for reasons stated, within ninety (90) days of receipt of a complete exploration plan from Lessee. If Lessor rejects this plan, Lessee Changes may resubmit a plan(s) without prejudice. f. Any change proposed be made in the approved plan shall be prepared Exploration Plan by mutual written agreement of the Lessee and submitted the Realty Officer. Approval is contingent upon the Lessee notifying all other appropriate agencies (as a modified plan outlined in accordance with section I(1Appendix “C”) above. Any such changes shall not be commenced until Lessor has reviewed and approved such modified planof the proposed changes. g. Upon the conclusion of exploration activities at a site, Lessee shall leave the site in a condition satisfactory to the Lessor. Lessor may require Lessee to barricade entrances to any roadways, drill sites, clearings and/or excavations on surrendered leased premises to recontour and/or reseed these areas, or to leave these areas as constructed.

Exploration Plan. a. No exploration activity shall take place on leased premises without an exploration plan Exploration Plan developed by Lessee ▇▇▇▇▇▇ and approved by Lessor. b. If the surface rights are not owned by the Department, the Department shall notify the surface owner and provide an opportunity to review and comment on the plan prior to its approval. c. Prior to commencement of exploration and annually thereafter on the lease anniversary, the Lessee shall submit to the Lessor for approval a plan outlining Lessee’s ▇▇▇▇▇▇'s proposed exploration activities on the leased premises during the ensuing year and exploration conducted to date, if any. d. c. The exploration plan Exploration Plan shall contain the following: (1) a A description of proposed exploration activities and locations of sites where such exploration activities and locations of sites where such exploration activities were, or are proposed to be, be conducted; and (2) locations Locations and depths of any known existing exploration holes, trenches, trenches or pits, dikes and water level control structures; and (3) locations Locations of roads which were, or are proposed to be, constructed to carry forth exploration activities; and (4) evidence that all necessary permits and licenses required by Federal, State and Local units of government have been obtained. ▇. ▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall approve or reject the plan, for reasons stated, within ninety (90) 45 business days of receipt of a complete exploration plan Exploration Plan from Lessee. If Lessor ▇▇▇▇▇▇ rejects this plan, Lessee ▇▇▇▇▇▇ may resubmit a plan(s) without prejudice. f. e. Any change proposed in the approved plan during any year which is likely to result in substantial disruption of the surface shall be prepared submitted and submitted as a modified plan confirmed in accordance writing to the Director of the Department of Natural Resources for approval. The Director may authorize named officers or individuals on the Department staff to receive, review and either approve or reject changes to the Exploration Plan, which staff shall act to approve or reject changes within twenty (20) business days after they have been notified of the request for change. Written notification shall be made to the Lessee of such approval or rejection with section I(1) above. Any such changes shall not be commenced until Lessor has reviewed and approved such modified representatives of both parties conferring promptly, if rejected, to resolve differences in the plan. g. f. Upon the conclusion of exploration activities at a site, Lessee ▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall leave the site in a condition satisfactory to the Lessor. Lessor may require Lessee to barricade entrances to any roadways, drill sites, clearings and/or excavations on surrendered leased premises to recontour and/or reseed these areas, or to leave these areas as constructed.

Exploration Plan. a. No exploration activity shall take place on leased premises without an exploration plan developed by Lessee and approved by Lessor. b. If the surface rights are not owned by the Department, the Department shall notify the surface owner and provide an opportunity to review and comment on the plan prior to its approval. c. (a) Prior to commencement of exploration and annually thereafter on the lease anniversarycommencing any surface-disturbing operations to explore, test, or prospect for minerals covered by this Lease, the Lessee shall submit to file with the Lessor for approval Realty Officer three (3) copies of a plan outlining Lessee’s for the proposed exploration activities on and shall obtain the leased premises during Realty Officer’s approval of such plan. The Exploration Plan shall be consistent with the ensuing year “Notice of Intent to Conduct Prospecting Operations” (hereinafter “Notice”) to be filed with the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board (hereinafter MLRB) in accordance with “Rule 5” of the “Mineral Rules and exploration conducted to dateRegulations” of the Colorado MLRB, if any. d. as these rules may be amended. The exploration plan Exploration Plan shall contain include all information required by the following“Notice”, and in addition, must specifically include the following information: (1) a description of proposed exploration activities and locations of sites where such exploration activities and locations of sites where such exploration activities were, or are proposed to be, conductedA site-specific environmental analysis; andApril 2008 DERO0108LM70XXX (2) locations and depths A description of any known existing exploration holesspecific measures to be taken to assure compliance with the requirements of Article XI “ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS”, trenches, pits, dikes and water level control structuresincluding methods of reclamation contemplated by the Lessee; and (3) locations The specific information outlined in Appendix “C” of roads this Lease. (b) All Exploration Plans submitted to the Realty Officer pursuant to this Article XII 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 an Exploration Plan for the entire operation is dependent upon factors which were, cannot or are proposed to be, constructed to carry forth will not be determined except during the progress of exploration activities, partial plans may be submitted and approved from time to time; andprovided however, that the Lessee shall not perform exploration activities not described in an approved plan. (4d) evidence that all necessary permits and licenses required by Federal, State and Local units of government have been obtained. ▇. ▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall approve or reject the plan, for reasons stated, within ninety (90) days of receipt of a complete exploration plan from Lessee. If Lessor rejects this plan, Lessee Changes may resubmit a plan(s) without prejudice. f. Any change proposed be made in the approved plan shall be prepared Exploration Plan by mutual written agreement of the Lessee and submitted the Realty Officer. Approval is contingent upon the Lessee notifying all other appropriate agencies (as a modified plan outlined in accordance with section I(1Appendix “C”) above. Any such changes shall not be commenced until Lessor has reviewed and approved such modified planof the proposed changes. g. Upon the conclusion of exploration activities at a site, Lessee shall leave the site in a condition satisfactory to the Lessor. Lessor may require Lessee to barricade entrances to any roadways, drill sites, clearings and/or excavations on surrendered leased premises to recontour and/or reseed these areas, or to leave these areas as constructed.

Exploration Plan. a. No exploration activity shall take place on leased premises without an exploration plan developed by Lessee and approved by Lessor. b. If the surface rights are not owned by the Department, the Department shall notify the surface owner and provide an opportunity to review and comment on the plan prior to its approval. c. Prior to commencement of exploration and annually thereafter on the lease anniversary, the Lessee shall submit to the Lessor for approval a plan outlining Lessee’s proposed exploration activities on the leased premises during the ensuing year and exploration conducted to date, if any. d. The exploration plan shall contain the following: (1a) a description of proposed exploration activities and locations of sites where such exploration activities and locations of sites where such exploration activities were, or are proposed to be, conducted; and (2b) locations and depths of any known existing exploration holes, trenches, pits, dikes and water level control structures; and (3c) locations of roads which were, or are proposed to be, constructed to carry forth exploration activities; and (4d) evidence that all necessary permits and licenses required by Federal, State and Local units of government have been obtained. ▇. ▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall approve or reject the plan, for reasons stated, within ninety (90) days of receipt of a complete exploration plan from Lessee. If Lessor rejects this plan, Lessee may resubmit a plan(s) without prejudice. f. Any change proposed in the approved plan shall be prepared and submitted as a modified plan in accordance with section I(1R(1) above. Any such changes shall not be commenced until Lessor has reviewed and approved such modified plan. g. Upon the conclusion of exploration activities at a site, Lessee shall leave the site in a condition satisfactory to the Lessor. Lessor may require Lessee to barricade entrances to any roadways, drill sites, clearings and/or excavations on surrendered leased premises to recontour and/or reseed these areas, or to leave these areas as constructed.

Exploration Plan. a. No exploration activity shall take place on leased premises without an exploration plan developed by Lessee and approved by Lessor. b. If the surface rights are not owned by the Department, the Department shall notify the surface owner and provide an opportunity to review and comment on the plan prior to its approval. c. Prior to commencement of exploration and annually thereafter on the lease anniversary, the Lessee shall submit to the Lessor for approval a plan outlining Lessee’s proposed exploration activities on the leased premises during the ensuing year and exploration conducted to date, if any. d. The exploration plan shall contain all of the following: (1) a A description of proposed exploration activities and locations of sites where such exploration activities and locations of sites where such exploration activities were, or are proposed to be, conducted; and. (2) locations Locations and depths of any known existing exploration holes, trenches, pits, dikes and water level control structures; and. (3) locations Locations of roads which were, or are proposed to be, constructed to carry forth exploration activities; and. (4) evidence Evidence that all necessary permits and licenses required by Federalfederal, State state and Local local units of government have been obtained. ▇. ▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall approve or reject the plan, for reasons stated, within ninety (90) days of receipt of a complete exploration plan from Lessee. If Lessor rejects this plan, Lessee may resubmit a plan(s) without prejudice. f. Any change proposed in the approved plan shall be prepared and submitted as a modified plan in accordance with section I(1R(1) above. Any such changes shall not be commenced until Lessor has reviewed and approved such modified plan. g. Upon the conclusion of exploration activities at a site, Lessee shall leave the site in a condition satisfactory to the Lessor. Lessor may require Lessee to barricade entrances to any roadways, drill sites, clearings and/or excavations on surrendered leased premises to recontour and/or reseed these areas, or to leave these areas as constructed.

Exploration Plan. a. No exploration activity shall take place on leased premises without an exploration plan Exploration Plan developed by Lessee and approved by Lessor. b. If the surface rights are not owned by the Department, the Department shall notify the surface owner and provide an opportunity to review and comment on the plan prior to its approval. c. Prior to commencement of exploration and annually thereafter on the lease anniversary, the Lessee shall submit to the Lessor for approval a plan outlining Lessee’s 's proposed exploration activities on the leased premises during the ensuing year and exploration conducted to date, if any. d. c. The exploration plan Exploration Plan shall contain the following: (1) a A description of proposed exploration activities and locations of sites where such exploration activities and locations of sites where such exploration activities were, or are proposed to be, be conducted; and (2) locations Locations and depths of any known existing exploration holes, trenches, trenches or pits, dikes and water level control structures; and (3) locations Locations of roads which were, or are proposed to be, constructed to carry forth exploration activities; and (4) evidence that all necessary permits and licenses required by Federal, State and Local units of government have been obtained. ▇. ▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall approve or reject the plan, for reasons stated, within ninety (90) 45 business days of receipt of a complete exploration plan Exploration Plan from Lessee. If Lessor rejects this plan, Lessee may resubmit a plan(s) without prejudice. f. e. Any change proposed in the approved plan during any year which is likely to result in substantial disruption of the surface shall be prepared submitted and submitted as a modified plan confirmed in accordance writing to the Director of the Department of Natural Resources for approval. The Director may authorize named officers or individuals on the Department staff to receive, review and either approve or reject changes to the Exploration Plan, which staff shall act to approve or reject changes within twenty (20) business days after they have been notified of the request for change. Written notification shall be made to the Lessee of such approval or rejection with section I(1) above. Any such changes shall not be commenced until Lessor has reviewed and approved such modified representatives of both parties conferring promptly, if rejected, to resolve differences in the plan. g. f. Upon the conclusion of exploration activities at a site, Lessee shall leave the site in a condition satisfactory to the Lessor. Lessor may require Lessee to barricade entrances to any roadways, drill sites, clearings and/or excavations on surrendered leased premises to recontour and/or reseed these areas, or to leave these areas as constructed.

Exploration Plan. a. No exploration activity shall take place on leased premises without an exploration plan developed by Lessee LESSEE and approved by LessorLESSOR. b. If the surface rights are not owned by the Department, the Department shall notify the surface owner and provide an opportunity to review and comment on the plan prior to its approval. c. Prior to commencement of exploration and annually thereafter on the lease anniversary, the Lessee LESSEE shall submit to the Lessor LESSOR for approval a plan outlining Lessee’s LESSEE's proposed exploration activities on the leased premises during the ensuing year and exploration conducted to date, if any. d. c. The exploration plan shall contain the following: (1) a A description of proposed exploration activities and locations of sites where such exploration activities and locations of sites where such exploration activities were, or are proposed to be, be conducted; and (2) locations and depths of any known existing exploration holes, trenches, trenches or pits, dikes and water level control structures; and (3) locations of roads which were, or are proposed to be, constructed to carry forth exploration activities; and (4) evidence that all necessary permits and licenses required by Federal, State and Local units of government have been obtained. ▇. ▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall approve or reject the plan, for reasons stated, within ninety (90) 45 days of receipt of a complete exploration plan from LesseeLESSEE. If Lessor LESSOR rejects this plan, Lessee LESSEE may resubmit a plan(s) without prejudice. f. e. Any change proposed in the approved plan during any year which is likely to result in substantial disruption of the surface shall be prepared submitted and submitted as a modified plan confirmed in accordance writing to the Director of the Department of Natural Resources for approval. The Director may authorize named officers or individuals on the Department staff to receive, review and either approve or reject changes to the exploration plan, which staff shall act to approve or reject changes within five (5) working days after they have been notified of the request for change. Written notification shall be made to the LESSEE of such approval or rejection with section I(1) above. Any such changes shall not be commenced until Lessor has reviewed and approved such modified representatives of both parties conferring promptly, if rejected, to resolve differences in the plan. g. f. Upon the conclusion of exploration activities at a site, Lessee LESSEE shall leave the site in a condition satisfactory to the Lessor. Lessor may require Lessee to barricade entrances to any roadways, drill sites, clearings and/or excavations on surrendered leased premises to recontour and/or reseed these areas, or to leave these areas as constructedLESSOR.