2014-03-31_REVISION - C1996084 ‎(3)‎

• Permit No: C1996084
• IBM Index Class Name: Revision
• Doc Date: 3/31/2014
• Doc Name: Response ‎(Emailed)‎
• From: DRMS
• To: Mr Meggison
• Type & Sequence: RN3
• Email Name: LDS
• Email Name: SB1
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

3/31/2014 State.co.us Executive Branch Mail -Re: New Elk- Lorencito Canyon Mine Permit No. C- 1996-084
We suggest that our concerns can be addressed simply by rewording the permit renewal to
eliminate the question of coal mining operations occurring within the Lorencito Canyon by
New Elk Coal Company and restricting the permit renewal to ongoing reclamation efforts.
We understand and support the ongoing reclamation activities on the site which are
now limited to maintenance and repair of existing structures, erosion control and repair, and
possibly re- seeding. We understand that you are monitoring the remaining standards that
must be achieved which mainly have to do with the cover, production and diversity of
vegetation. We further understand that in order for the Division of Minerals and Geology to
terminate the permit and return the liability bond to NECC, NECC must demonstrate that the
site meets or exceeds the success criteria laid out in the original reclamation plan.
hope this clarifies our concerns and allows support of your ongoing efforts.
Best regards.
Mr Meggison,
In the interest of prompt resolution I propose that we continue our communication by email. I
will ensure, nevertheless, that the messages are archived and become part of the record of
documentation for the Lorencito Canyon mine.
On February 24, 2006, the Division (at the time, the Division of Minerals and Geology)
received a request from New Elk Coal Company (NECC) to transfer the Lorencito Canyon
mine permit (C- 1996 -084) from Lorencito Coal Company (LCC) to NECC. The transfer
request stated that NECC intended to conduct surface coal mining operations.
On December 3, 2007, the Division received a letter from yourself, on behalf of MGP Mineral
Enterprises (MGP), referencing a telephone conversation you had had with Kent Gorham.
Your letter and the attached documents explained clearly that neither LCC nor NECC had the
right to mine coal owned by MGP within the Lorencito Canyon mine permit boundary.
(According to my information, MGP owns 53.5% of the coal within the permit boundary)
On January 28, 2008, the Division received a withdrawal of the transfer request from
NECC.
On May 9, 2008, the Division received a second transfer request from NECC.
On July 9, 2008, the proposed decision to approve the transfer became final.
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