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ItFCCw.aT ON COLORADO DIVISION OF RECLAMATION, MINING AND SAFETY <br />1.111 Sherman Street, Room 215, Denver. Colorado _80203, (303)966 -3567 <br />SAFETY <br />PROPOSED DECISION <br />for <br />Approval of Permit Renewal <br />The Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety, in accordance with C.R.S. <br />3433109(7), proposes to Approve the renewal of a permit to conduct surface coal mining and <br />reclamation operations at the Elk Creek Mine, Permit No. C- 1981 -022. <br />This decision is based on a review of the complete and accurate application and the existing <br />permit, including all conditions and revisions approved up to November 4, 2013. In accordance <br />with C.R.S. 3433109(7)(a), the Division makes the following determinations which warrant that <br />the permit be renewed: <br />1. The terms and conditions of the valid, existing permit are being satisfactorily met; <br />2. The present surface coal mining and reclamation operation is in compliance with all <br />requirements of the Colorado Surface Coal Mining Reclamation Act, C.R.S. 3433101 et <br />seq., and the Regulations promulgated thereunder; <br />3. The renewal requested does not substantially jeopardize the permittee's continuing <br />responsibility on existing permit areas; <br />4. The operator has provided evidence that the performance bond in effect for the <br />operation will continue in full force for the proposed period of renewal as well as any <br />additional bond required; <br />5. Any additional revised or updated information as required has been provided. <br />Based on a preponderance of the evidence, the permit issued to Oxbow Mining, LLC meets the <br />requirements under the right of successive renewal. <br />The permit application will remain a binding part of the permit. Renewal of the permit will be <br />for a term of five (5) years. <br />I conclude that there is no basis for denying the renewal. <br />DIVISION OF RECLAMATION, MILTING AND SAFETY <br />Director Dat <br />C -PN -15 <br />