2017-03-10_REVISION - C1981019 ‎(9)‎

• Permit No: C1981019
• IBM Index Class Name: Revision
• Doc Date: 3/10/2017
• Doc Name: Application
• From: Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, Inc
• To: DRMS
• Type & Sequence: SL12
• Email Name: ZTT
• Email Name: JRS
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

Colowyo Coal Company L.P.
Area
Phase I
Approved
Phase II Approved
16002
June 14, 2011
Applied for Under SL -12
16003
April 1998
August 2001
16005
June 14, 2011
Applied for Under SL -12
16006
April 1998
August 2001
16008
April 1998
August 2001
16009
June 14, 2011
Applied for Under SL -12
16010
June 14, 2011
June 14, 2011
16011
June 14, 2011
Applied for Under SL -12
16012
June 14, 2011
Applied for Under SL -12
16013
June 14, 2011
Applied for Under SL -12
16014
June 14, 2011
June 14, 2011
16015
June 14, 2011
Applied for Under SL -12
16016
June 14, 2011
Applied for Under SL -12
B. Revegetation Success Demonstration
The areas included in this Phase III Bond Release Application have been shown to meet the
Phase III criteria as set forth by the "Guideline Regarding Selected Coal Mine Bond Release
Issues ", issued April 18, 1995 and Colowyo's current permit, Permit C-1981-019, Section 4.15.
Please see Appendix C for a detailed report on revegetation success.
C. Post -Mining Land Use
The post -mining land use of rangeland is identical to the premining land use, and is consistent
with surrounding areas. Colowyo has reclaimed these areas to specifically support both domestic
livestock and wildlife. These reclamation parcels plant life sustainably supports a large
assortment of various species of wildlife. Hundreds of elk, antelope and deer have been
observed on these areas, and many stay for the majority of the year. Small mammals and various
bird species, including sharp -tail grouse, are also thriving on these reclaimed parcels. Wildlife
grazing has been observed on these lands since reclamation occurred, and these reclaimed
parcels have provided a sustainable source of food since reclamation activities were
implemented.
Although domestic livestock grazing is a component of the reclaimed rangeland areas, to date no
domestic livestock grazing has been allowed on any of Colowyo's reclaimed areas. This activity
has not commenced due to a variety of safety and liability concerns, and compliance with other
(non -Division) regulatory requirements. Colowyo as one surface landowner and as a grazing
lease holder for the remaining State of Colorado deeded property contained iwthin the Phase III
bond release areas, expects to reestablish domestic grazing once appropriate areas of Phase III
bond release has been granted in these and adjacent areas. Further other regulatory requirements
SL -10 Phase III Bond Release Application