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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 August 31, 2018 Howard Strand Office of Surface Mining Western Region 1999 Broadway, Suite 3320 Denver, CO 80202 Re: Munger Canyon Mine (Permit No. C-1981-020) Bond Release Application No. 3 (SL-3 ) Dear Mr. Strand: The Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety has issued a proposed decision to approve Bond Release Application No. 3 at the Munger Canyon Mine . This decision will become final at the close of the thirty (30) day public comment period, which commences with the initial publication in the The Daily Sentinel. A copy of the proposed decision and written findings is enclosed. SL-3 to release 6.37 acres Phase I liability, 7.76 acres Phase II liability, and 21.97 acres Phase III Liability. This decision constitutes a full release of reclamation liability for the Munger Canyon Mine. Pursuant to Rule 3.03.3(1), the Division is proposing to terminate its jurisdiction over this entire coal mining operation. Since this mine is a federal mine, our decision is subject to the concurrence of OSM, and the signature of an authorized OSM representative is required for release of the bond. Therefore, the Division respectfully requests that OSM notify the Division of concurrence or nonconcurrence prior to the end of the public comment period, in accordance with the agreement dated June 30, 1997, Procedures for Cooperating State and Federal Agencies to Provide Mutual Concurre nce on the Release of Performance Bonds from Federal Lands Coal Mining Operations . If you have questions or need of additional information, please contact me.