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the coordinate system provided by Foidel Creek, which provided a correction of <br />approximately -4.9 feet. The elevation data was corrected and post - processed data. The <br />main purpose of the elevation collection was to determine if the elevation data showed any <br />anomalies such as drastic elevation changes or fluctuations in elevation. All elevation points <br />were found to be between + / -10 feet of the approved post mining topography elevations. <br />Given the correction factor of -4.9 feet at the Foidel Creek Mine Survey Point, the difference <br />in elevation is acceptable. <br />The criteria for Phase 1 bond release under 3.03.1(2)(a) is successful completion of <br />backfilling, regrading, and drainage control in accordance with the approved reclamation <br />plan. Each of the four sites requested have achieved drainage control based on the on -the- <br />ground inspection of the sites. No problems were noted during the inspection of the site with <br />the exception of minimal erosion features on the slopes of the Fish Creek Tipple Pad which <br />the Division identified as maintenance items. <br />Summary and Conclusions <br />Based upon a review of the mine permit, the applicant's bond release application, and site <br />inspections, the Division finds that Twentymile Coal, LLC has successfully completed <br />backfilling, regrading, and drainage control in accordance with the approved reclamation <br />plan. <br />V. PROPOSED DECISION <br />Based on the observations above, the Division proposes to approve Twentymile Coal, LLC's <br />request for a Phase I bond release for the Foidel Creek Mine. The Division proposes to release <br />$347,892.15. This proposed decision will release the applicant from Phase I reclamation <br />liability for the Fish Creek Tipple Pad and associated stockpile footprint, the 9- Right/EMD Vent <br />Shaft Pad and the 18 -Right Intake Shaft Pad totaling 14.3 acres. <br />Bond release areas included in the SL -01 Phase I bond release application have not been <br />evaluated for Phase II or Phase III reclamation success criteria. The reclamation cost estimate <br />was last evaluated and updated in January 2013 during Permit Renewal No. 06. Backfill and <br />grading, redistribution of topsoil, and re- establishment of vegetation costs were calculated at <br />that point in time. Upon finalization of this bond release (SL -01), the Division estimates the <br />cost to complete remaining reclamation work at the site to be $9,481,410.77, which is the <br />difference between $9,829,302.92 and $347,892.15 (SL -01). The Division currently holds a <br />$10,056,089.00 self bond for the Foidel Creek Mine. The remaining $9,481,410.77 is sufficient <br />to assure completion of the remaining reclamation work at the site if the work had to be <br />performed by the Division. <br />Foidel Creek Mine Page 5 September 11, 2013 <br />Phase I Bond Release <br />