2014-05-06_REVISION - C1992080

• Permit No: C1992080
• IBM Index Class Name: Revision
• Doc Date: 5/6/2014
• Doc Name: Proposed Decision and Findings of Compliance
• From: DRMS
• To: Oakridge Energy, Inc.
• Type & Sequence: RN4
• Email Name: MLT
• Email Name: SB1
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

8. Oakridge Energy, Inc. does not control and has not controlled mining operations with a
demonstrated pattern of willful violations of the Act of such nature, duration, and with
such resulting irreparable damage to the environment as to indicate an intent not to
comply with the provisions of the Act (2.07.6(2)(h)).
9. The Division finds that surface coal mining and reclamation operations to be performed
under this permit will not be inconsistent with other such operations anticipated to be
performed in areas adjacent to the permit area (2.07.6(2)(i)).
10. The Division estimates the reclamation liability for mining operations in this permit term
to be $84,714.36. The Division currently holds a $112,165.00 performance bond for the
Carbon Junction Mine, a figure which reflects release of the maximum amount
permissible for Phase II bond release with SL -04. No increase in the amount of
performance bond held is required for this renewal. (2.07.6(2)(j)).
11. The Division has made a negative determination for the presence of prime farmland
within the permit area. The decision was based on a letter from the Soil Conservation
Service that demonstrates that no prime farmland mapping units are found within the
permit area (2.07.6(2)(k)).
12. The Division has made a negative determination for the existence of alluvial valley floors
within the permit area. This determination is based on information provided by the
applicant which demonstrates that there is no alluvium meeting the definition of
unconsolidated stream -laid deposits holding streams; there is no surface water available
for flood irrigation; there is no evidence of past flood irrigation; and there is no evidence
of subirrigation (2.07.6(2)(k) and 2.06.8(3)(c)).
For additional specific findings concerning this alluvial valley floor please see Section B,
XVII.
13. The Division hereby approves the post- mining land use of the operation. It was
determined that Industrial- Commercial, Recreation, and Residential meets the
requirements of Rule 4.16 for the permit area (2.07.6(2)(1)).
14. Specific approvals have been granted or are proposed. These approvals are addressed in
the following section, Section B (2.07.6(2)(m)).
15. The Division finds that the activities proposed by the applicant would not affect the
continued existence of endangered or threatened species or result in the destruction or
adverse modification of their critical habitats (2.07.6(2)(n)).
16. The Division has contacted the Office of Surface Mining, Reclamation Fees Branch. As
of this time, Oakridge Energy, Inc., the operator is current in the payment of reclamation
fees required by 30 CFR Chapter VII, subchapter R (2.07.6(2)(0)).
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