Pondera County Road Department henceforth referred to as the proponent, has applied for a gravel test permit on Montana State Trust Lands on the above-referenced tract in Pondera County, See Attachment A, Project Location Map. The proponent would utilize a backhoe to dig holes to a depth of approximately 20 feet. Testing and documenting would be performed by employees of Trust Lands and Pondera County Road Department. If approved, the proponent would be issued a test permit to determine the gravel resource contained within the above-referenced tract. Gravel and dirt would be excavated from the ground and sub-surface. Topsoil would be saved, and the disturbance created would be reclaimed immediately upon completion of logging the test pit.