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From: cuddy, alan, OSESent: Wednesday, April 27, 2016 10:24 AMTo: Ennis, David, EMNRDCc: Johnson, Mike S., OSESubject: Miocene LLC Section 7 Exploration Project, MK050EM

DJ,  On April 20, 2016, the Hydrology Bureau of the Office of the State Engineer received a request for comments for New Minimal Impact Exploration Permit Application, Section 7 Exploration Project, McKinley County, New Mexico, Permit Tracking No. MK050EM submitted by Miocene, LLC.  The project, located in T19N, R5W, Section 7, is approximately 26 miles west‐southwest of Cuba, NM.  Miocene, LLC proposes to drill 52 exploratory drill holes approximately 20 feet deep.  Depth to groundwater in the area, based on measurements available in the GWSI database maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey is expected to be between 50 to 100 feet below land surface.  As stated in the application, no drilling will take place within 100 feet on any perennial, intermittent or ephemeral stream.  Therefore, the exploratory drill holes are not anticipated to encounter groundwater.  As there appears to be no water use associated with this project, the Hydrology Bureau has no additional comments or issues related to the permit application.  Please contact me if you have any further questions.   Alan S. Cuddy Hydrology Bureau Office of the State Engineer P.O. Box 25102 Santa Fe, NM 87504-5102 Phone: (505) 476-7400 Fax: (505) 476-0220 alan.cuddy@state.nm.us  

STATE OF NEW MEXICO

DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS\.‘ I HISTORIC PRESERVATION DIVISION

BATAAN MEMORIAL BUILDING

Susana Martinez 407 GALISTEO STREET, SUITE 236

G SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO 87501overnorPHONE (505) 827-6320 FAX (505) 827-6338

May 9, 2016

David J. Ennis, P.G.Permit LeadMining Act Reclamation ProgramMuting and Minerals Division1220 South St. Francis DriveSanta Fe, NM 87505

Re: New Minimal Impact Exploration Permit Application, Section 7 Exploration Project,McKinley County, New Mexico, MKO5 OEM

Dear Mr. Ennis:

This letter is in response to the above new minimal impact exploration permit applicationreceived at the Historic Preservation Division (HPD) on April 25, 2016. According to theapplication, the proposed project is within Township 19 North, Range 5 West, Section 7.

In accordance with rule 19.10.3 NMAC, ivlinirnal Impact Operations, I reviewed our recordsto determine if cemeteries, burial grounds or cultural resources listed on the State Register ofCultural Properties or the National Register of Historic Places exist within or near the permitarea. Our records show that there are no cultural resources listed on the National Register orState Register within or near the proposed permit area and no known cemeteries or burialgrounds. Although there ate no cultural resoutces listed on the State or Natiojial Register,our records show several archaeological surveys within part of the permit area. These surveysidentified archaeological sites.

The application states that the surface and mineral estate owner is the Bureau of LandManagement (BLM), Farmington Field Office and that Miocene will have the area surveyedas requested by BLM. The BLM will review the results of the survey report and considerproject effects on any archaeological sites that niay be eligible for listing on the NationalRegister pursuant to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. The BLM mayrequire avoidance of any eligible archaeological sites and an archaeological monitor toensure that eligible sites are not affected.

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions regarding these comments. I canbe reached by telephone at (505) 827-4064 or by email at michelle.ensey(ästate.nm.us.

Michelle M. EnseyArchaeologist

Log: 103497Cc: Jim Copeland, Archaeologist, Bureau of Land Management

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From: Kellermueller, Ronald, DGFSent: Tuesday, May 31, 2016 1:59 PMTo: Ennis, David, EMNRDSubject: RE: Section 7 Humate Exploration Project - Response from Operator

Thanks DJ, no issues with response. Ron  Ron Kellermueller Mining and Energy Habitat Specialist Ecological and Environmental Planning Division New Mexico Department of Game and Fish P.O. Box 25112 Santa Fe, NM 87504 1 Wildlife Way Santa Fe, NM 87507 (505) 476-8159 Ronald.Kellermueller@state.nm.us  

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From: Ennis, David, EMNRD Sent: Tuesday, May 31, 2016 1:47 PM To: Ensey, Michelle, DCA; Kellermueller, Ronald, DGF Subject: Section 7 Humate Exploration Project - Response from Operator  Michelle and Ron,   Your agencies provided technical comments on the Section 7 Humate Exploration project, which MMD is processing as permit number MK050EM. MMD forwarded your agencies’ comments to the operator (Miocene, LLC) to address in writing, and MMD requests your review of the response from Miocene, which is attached.    Please review the attached and provide me with comments as to whether this response satisfies your agency’s concerns. If your agency needs a more formal request from MMD, please let me know and I’d be happy to do that.   Thanks, DJ  ___________________ David J (“DJ”) Ennis, P.G. Mining and Minerals Division / 1220 S. St. Francis Drive / Santa Fe, NM 87505  (505) 476‐3434 / david.ennis@state.nm.us 

  

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From: Ennis, David, EMNRDSent: Thursday, June 30, 2016 9:52 AMTo: Ennis, David, EMNRDSubject: Section 7 Humate

From: Hartmann, Joel [mailto:jhartmann@blm.gov]  Sent: Wednesday, June 01, 2016 9:32 AM To: Ennis, David, EMNRD <David.Ennis@state.nm.us>; Anthony Gallegos <agallegos@blm.gov>; Shyra Valdez <svaldez@blm.gov>; Shannon Hoefeler <shoefele@blm.gov> Subject: Section 7 Humate 

Hey David, BLM will wait till the surveys are finished on the section 7 humate operation before starting our NEPA process. BLM has no comments on the operation at this time. Thanks Joel Hartmann BLM Geologist Farmington, NM 505-564-7745

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From: Ensey, Michelle, DCASent: Tuesday, June 07, 2016 8:43 AMTo: Ennis, David, EMNRDSubject: RE: Section 7 Humate Exploration Project - Response from Operator

DJ,  

I have no additional comments regarding this application.  

Thanks, Michelle 

 Michelle M. Ensey Archaeologist 

NM State Historic Preservation Office 407 Galisteo Street, Ste. 236 

Santa Fe, NM  87501 (505) 827‐4064 

www.nmhistoricpreservation.org  

From: Ennis, David, EMNRD Sent: Tuesday, May 31, 2016 1:47 PM To: Ensey, Michelle, DCA; Kellermueller, Ronald, DGF Subject: Section 7 Humate Exploration Project - Response from Operator  Michelle and Ron,  

 Your agencies provided technical comments on the Section 7 Humate Exploration project, which MMD is processing as permit number MK050EM. MMD forwarded your agencies’ comments to the operator (Miocene, LLC) to address in 

writing, and MMD requests your review of the response from Miocene, which is attached.    

Please review the attached and provide me with comments as to whether this response satisfies your agency’s concerns. If your agency needs a more formal request from MMD, please let me know and I’d be happy to do that.  

 Thanks, DJ 

 ___________________ David J (“DJ”) Ennis, P.G. 

Mining and Minerals Division  / 1220 S. St. Francis Drive / Santa Fe, NM 87505  (505) 476‐3434 / david.ennis@state.nm.us