2018-03-20_REVISION - C1980007 (3)

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1313 Sherman Street, Room 215, Denver, CO 80203 P 303.866.3567 F 303.832.8106 http://mining.state.co.us John W. Hickenlooper, Governor | Robert W. Randall, Executive Director | Virginia Brannon, Director 1313 Sherman Street, Room 215 Denver, CO 80203 March 20, 2018 Western Slope Conservation Center P.O. Box 1612 Paonia, CO 81428 Re: West Elk Mine (Permit No. C-1980-007) Revision: TR-145 Revised MVB Pad and Road Locations for Longwall Panel E8 Dear Sir or Madam: The Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety has received an application for the above referenced permitting action for the West Elk Mine. The application was deemed complete on March 20, 2018. Technical Revision 145 proposes to add three new Mine Ventilation Boreholes (E8-1, -2 and -3), on two new pads (E8-1&2, and E8-3) in order to accommodate the previously approved extension of longwall panel E8 to the East. The disturbance associated with the proposed pads will be up to 1.7 acres. The proposed new pad locations will necessitate new road segments totalling approximately 2,970 feet. Additionally, a previously approved segment of road of 1,145 feet will be eliminated. A running width of 14 feet is assumed for all road segments. The total new disturbance proposed with TR-145 is 2.7 acres. The applicant is proposing additional surface disturbance outside of the area currently approved for disturbance. Permit Revision (PR), Permit Renewal (RN), or Technical Revision (TR) application materials are available for review at the Gunnison County Clerk and Recorder, 221 N. Wisconsin, Gunnison, CO 81230 and at the Division’s Denver office. Minor Revision (MR) and Surety Release (SL) application materials are available for review at the Division’s Denver office. If you have any questions, please contact me.