2015-02-20_PERMIT FILE - C1981019A (2)

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RULE 2 PERMITS Since no suspension, revocation or forfeiture has occurred, Part 2.03.5(2) is not applicable to this application. A list of previous violation notices received during the last three years by Colowyo in connection with the surface coal mining operation are provided in Exhibit 2. The list of violation notices received by those companies related through the "ownership and control" relationship is also provided in Exhibit 2. 2.03.6 Right of Entry and Operational Information The documents in Exhibit 1, Documents and Leases, vest the rights shown in and to surface estate within the permit area. The document in Exhibit 1, Documents and Leases, vest the right to the coal estate within the permit area. In regard to the unleased BLM surface and mineral estates included within the permit boundary, no mining or exploration activities will take place on these lands without obtaining the appropriate BLM lease, license, or permits. In June 2004, Colowyo inadvertently extracted 2600 tons of unleased federal coal in SWIM of Sec.4, T3N, R93W, 6'h PM. The area impacted is illustrated on the Mine Plan, Map 23 with the extension of the West Pit Mining Limit boundary. A detailed description of the Permit boundary is contained within Exhibit 1, documents and leases. 2.03.7 Relationship to Areas Designated Unsuitable For Mining The permit area is not within an area designated unsuitable for surface mining activities as defined in Rule 7 or 30 CFR 764 and 765 or under study for designation in an administrative proceeding under Rule 7 or 30 CFR 764 and 765. 2.03.8 Permit Term Information Colowyo has submitted information within this application to cover the entire life -of -mine area, including the next five year permit term. The anticipated timetable for each phase of mining and reclamation and the anticipated number of acres to be affected are shown in Table 2.03 -1, Affected Areas for Mining and Reclamation. The initial approval of the Colowyo Permit No. C -81 -019 issued on November 4, 1982 applied to the entire initial permit area which also represented the life -of -mine area at that time. The acquisition of the Danforth 1 Coal Lease C -29225 and -State of Colorado Coal Lease 257/13S added substantially to the mineable coal reserve at Colowyo. The information submitted herein applies to the entire revised permit area which also represents a revised life -of -mine area. The initial permit application has been revised where appropriate to incorporate the mining of these additional reserves. 2.03.9 Personal Injury and Property Damage Insurance Information The certificate certifying that Colowyo has a public liability insurance policy in force for the surface coal mining and reclamation operation is set forth as Exhibit 3, Certificate of Insurance. 2.03.10 Identification of Other Licenses and Permits Rule 2 Permits 2.03 -7 Revision Date: 12/30/14 Revision No.: MR -138