2013-12-03_REVISION - C1980007 (3)

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will request release of 100% of the applicable bond amount in accordance with CDRMS Rule 3.03.1(2)(b). Legal Description of the Area Requested for Bond Release: The Phase III bond release application requests release of bond and liability for successfully establishing vegetation and completing all reclamation obligations at the Lone Pine Area, Thermal Event Area, and West Point Area, located in portions of Sections 18, 19, 20, 27, and 29, T13S, R90W, Gunnison County, Colorado. The reclaimed areas comprise approximately + 24.2 acres. These areas are described further in the table below. Map: The map, MCC Reclamation Photograph Project 2010 identifies the areas requested for Phase III bond and liability release. Dates of Reclamation Work: Reclamation work was completed in the areas requested for release between 1996 and 2002 by MCC. Description of Bond Release Amount Request: This Phase III bond release application requests release of bond and liability for successfully establishing vegetation and completing all reclamation obligations at the reclaimed areas identified below. The areas requested for release are in conformance with the approved post- mining land use which has been implemented. Remaining reclamation obligations at the mine site include the final reclamation of the portals, the main and Sylvester Gulch facilities areas, the refuse disposal area, remaining drill holes and roads, and additional miscellaneous ancillary areas, all of which are located outside the areas requested for Phase III final release. Protection of the Hydrologic Balance: Annual Hydrologic Reports have been submitted annually for the mine and the information within the AHR's has demonstrated the continued protection of the hydrologic balance at the mine site and off -site. Self - monitoring of the sediment control system has been continual, and where regular inspections have revealed concerns with protection of the hydrologic balance, protection measures have been implemented and maintained. Notice to Parties Identified in Rule 3.03.2(1): Potentially affected parties, Gunnison County, and governmental agencies as specified in CDRMS Rule 3.03.2(1) have been noticed, and copies of the notices are contained in this application. Proof of receipt of notice will be provided to CDRMS under separate cover. A copy of the letter to the Gunnison County Planning Office requesting retention of the public copy of the bond release application is enclosed in this section. Newspaper Advertisement: A copy of the newspaper advertisement to be published in the North Fork Times is attached. A copy of the proof of publication will be forwarded for inclusion when received.