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West Elk Mine and Mountains in background. Photo by EcoFlight. <br />Coal piles at West Elk coal mine. <br />The State of Colorado regulates coal mining at the West Elk mine pursuant to its <br />delegated authority under SMCRA and SMCRA regulations. According to this authority, West <br />Elk operates pursuant to a permit issued under CO SCMRA and MLRB Rules, Permit No. C- <br />4 <br />