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<br />(k) The Division has found that the activities would not affect the continued existence of
<br />endangered or threatened species or result in the destruction or adverse modification of
<br />their critical habitats as determined under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 USC
<br />Sec. 1531 et seq.) or the Nongame, Endangered or Threatened Species Conservation Act
<br />(Section 33-8-101 et seq., C.R.S.).
<br />(1) The applicant has submitted proof that all reclamation fees required by 30 CFR Chapter
<br />VII, Subchapter R, have been paid for all coal mining operations.
<br />IV. A copy of the operator's application, as amended and supplemented, has been approved by the
<br />Division and is by this reference incorporated herein.
<br />GRANTS, CONDITIONS AND AGREEMENTS
<br />A. The Division, in reliance upon the representations and promises made in such application,
<br />as amended and supplemented, and based upon the foregoing findings, hereby issues this
<br />permit to Colowyo Coal Company L.P. (Coal Permits), to engage in the operations
<br />described in the application on the following lands lying in Moffat, Rio Blanco County,
<br />State of Colorado:
<br />Township 3 North, Range 93 West, 6th P.M.
<br />Portions of Sections 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 28, 29,
<br />and 30;
<br />Township 4 North, Range 93 West, 6th P.M.
<br />Sections 7, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, and 34;
<br />Township 3 North, Range 94 West, 6th P.M.
<br />Portions of Sections 1, 2, 3, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 22, and 23;
<br />Township 4 North, Range 94 West, 6th P.M.
<br />Sections 12, 13, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 34, 35, and 36.
<br />B. The term of this permit will expire on November 5, 2022.
<br />C. This permit is issued subject to the following conditions and agreements:
<br />Operator agrees to be bound by all lawful requirements of the Colorado Surface
<br />Coal Mining Reclamation Act (C.R.S. 34-33-101 et seq.) ("the Act"), all lawful
<br />rules and regulations thereunder, as amended from time to time, and all provisions
<br />of this permit.
<br />2. Permittee shall take all possible steps to minimize any adverse impact to the
<br />environment or public health and safety resulting from noncompliance with any
<br />term or condition of the permit, including, but not limited to:
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