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BEFORE THE MINED LAND RECLAMATION BOARD <br /> STATE OF COLORADO <br /> Notice of Violation No. DIV-2017-031 <br /> FINDINGS OF FACT, CONCLUSIONS O�LAW,AND ORDER <br /> IN THE MATTER OF VIOLATION OF MOFFAT LIMESTONE COMPANY, CIVIL <br /> PENALTIES, REVOCATION,AND FINDING THE FINANCIAL WARRANTY TO BE <br /> SUBJECT TO FORFEITURE,, <br /> File No.M-1982-041 <br /> THIS MATTER came before the Mined Land Reclamation Board (`Board") on <br /> August 23, 2017 in Denver, Colorado for a hea ing to consider revocation of permit <br /> number M-1982-041, held by Moffat Limeston-Company("Operator") and finding the <br /> financial warranty to be subject to forfeiture for Operator's failure to submit an annual <br /> report, map,and fee, and violating provisions of the permit. Scottie Tate and Tony <br /> Waldron appeared on behalf of the Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety <br /> ("Division"). There was no appearance on beh if of Operator. <br /> The Board, having considered the presentation and having been otherwise fully <br /> informed of the facts, hereby enters the following findings of fact, conclusions of law and <br /> order. <br /> i <br /> FINDINGS OF FACT <br /> 1. Operator holds a 112c reclamation permit for a limestone operation <br /> located in Section 15, Township 6 North, Range 95 West, 6th P.M. in Moffat County, <br /> known as the,juniper Quarry. <br /> 2. The Division holds a financial warranty for the site in the total amount <br /> Of$154,405• <br /> 3. On June 1,2015,the Division sent:Operator an Annual Fee Invoice and <br /> Report Request for payment of the 2015 annual lfee, completed annual report, and map, <br /> all due by the permit anniversary date. <br /> 4. On August 18, 2015,the Division received the annual fee,incomplete annual <br /> report, and no map for 2oi6. <br /> 5. On January 20,2017,the Division mailed a Grace Period letter to Operator. <br /> 6. On July 21,2017,the Division mailed a Notice of Violation,Civil Penalties, <br /> Cease and Desist Order, and Notice of Formal Board Hearing to Operator,imposing a <br /> cease and desist order, informing Operator of the possible violation and providing details <br /> regarding a hearing on this matter scheduled for August 23, 2017. <br />