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NEW ELK COAL <br />COMPANY <br />November 5, 2016 <br />Robin Reilley <br />Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety <br />1313 Sherman St. DEC 142016 <br />Denver, CO 80203 Division of Reclamation, <br />Mining & Safety <br />Re: Lorencito Canyon Mine Permit No.: C-1996-084 <br />Mid-term Permit Review (MT -04) <br />Response to Identified Issues and Required Revisions <br />Dear Ms. Reilley: <br />This response consists of comments and permit revisions regarding and <br />addressing questions identified in the Mid-term Permit Review (MT -04) dated <br />January 26, 2016, Section VI consisting of six bullet points: <br />• The 2014 ARR was corrected (as per DRMS letter 19 February 2015) and <br />resubmitted to DRMS as per NECC letter dated June 2, 2015, a copy of <br />which is attached. <br />• Section 2.03 has been revised to update ownership and control, financial <br />and compliance information as required by recent changes. <br />• A request for variance from Rule 4.05.18 (Stream Buffer Zones) has been <br />added to section 2.05 Page 2.05-30a for sediment Ponds 5 and 07a. <br />• A discussion of the straw and/or rock check dams above pond 6 has been <br />added to Page 2.05-30 a. They are also shown on Map 2.05.3-7 <br />Culverts and Ditches <br />12250 Hwy 12I PHONE (719) 859-0111 <br />Weston, CO 81091 FAX ((719) 868-0044 <br />E-MAIL ronthompson@newelkcoal.com <br />