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<br /> <br /> <br />of new surface disturbance on .1 acres of private land and 18.9 acres of State owned land. The <br />passive treatment system is proposed to remain in use as long as it is needed to provide treatment <br />for mine water discharge. Once discharge ceases, man-made discharge structures will be removed <br />and modifications will be made to the cell embankments to provide for flow through, with the cells <br />and associated ponded areas and wetlands remaining as permanent habitat enhancement features. <br />The applicant is proposing additional surface disturbance outside of the area currently approved for <br />disturbance. <br /> <br />The underground coal mining operation is on land located approximately 23 miles Southwest of <br />Steamboat Springs, Colorado. The permit area is further described as follows: <br /> <br />In portions of Sections 7, 8, 9, T4N, R86W; Sections 32 and 33, T6N, R86W; Sections 23, 24, 25, <br />26, 27, 34, 35 and 36 in T5N, R87W; and all of T5N, R86W with the exception of Sections 34, 35, <br />and 36. <br /> <br />The above-mentioned tracts of land are shown on the following USGS 7.5 minute Quadrangle <br />map(s): Mount Harris, Milner, Cow Creek, Dunckley, Rattlesnake Butte, Oak Creek. <br /> <br />The Division has interpreted 30 CFR 746.18 to determine that this application as submitted does <br />not constitute a Mining Plan Action. If the proposal is significantly changed during our review <br />process, we will consult with you on whether a Mining Plan Action should be initiated and direct <br />the applicant to send the revision application materials to your office for review as necessary. <br /> <br />Sincerely, <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Jared L. Ebert <br />Environmental Protection Specialist <br />Jared.ebert@state.co.us <br /> <br /> <br />C-TR-03E