2019-05-29_REVISION - C1981018 ‎(11)‎

• Permit No: C1981018
• IBM Index Class Name: Revision
• Doc Date: 5/29/2019
• Doc Name: Proposed Decision and Findings of Compliance
• From: DRMS
• To: Blue Mountain Energy, Inc
• Type & Sequence: RN7
• Permit Index Doc Type: Findings
• Email Name: CCW
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

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holes, five degas boreholes, five nitrogen boreholes and one pilot hole to assess the geotechnical
conditions of the forthcoming return shaft RS-13L. The revision also proposed associated access
roads for the previously mentioned features.

Minor Revision 172 was received on September 26, 2017, deemed complete on October 4, 2017
and approved on October 5, 2017. The revision proposed to install a back-up D-Portal
ventilation fan.

Minor Revision 173 was received on March 6, 2018, deemed complete on March 16, 2018 and
approved on March 20, 2018. The revision proposed geotechnical test coring for a potential
future refuse disposal site.

Minor Revision 174 was received on August 21, 2018, deemed complete on August 24, 2018 and
approved on August 27, 2018. The revision proposed to update the N2 line routing and include
the SH-4 HDPE waterline into the permit. The line routing for the N2 line and the waterline was
not proposed to increase beyond that which was already approved in the permit.

Technical Revisions:

Technical Revision 70 was received on October 11, 2016, deemed complete on October 13, 2016
and approved on November 18, 2016. The revision proposed to install a new mine dewatering
system, the B-Seam Dewatering System #2. The water was proposed to be pumped to the
surface through an existing service hole. The revision proposed to disturb 9.85 acres of land.

Technical Revision 71 was received on June 9, 2017, deemed complete on July 19, 2017 and
approved on July 25, 2017. The revision proposed the addition of a 26 inch diameter return shaft
(RS-13L). The shaft was proposed to be located on the disturbance created with MR-171 and no
new roads were needed.

Surety Reduction:

Surety Reduction 3 was received on February 28, 2017, deemed complete on February 28, 2017
and approved on February 28, 2017. The surety reduction was proposed after the 2017 Midterm
Review No. 7 was completed. The required bond for the Deserado Mine was reduced by
$122,515.42.

Review Process

The Division received the RN-07 application from BME on January 30, 2019. The submittal
included an application form for a permit renewal, a proposed public notice and proof of liability
insurance.

The RN-07 application was deemed complete on February 1, 2019. Public Notices were
published in the Rio Blanco Herald Times once per week for four consecutive weeks beginning
on February 14, 2019 and ending on March 7, 2019. Copies of the application were filed with the
Town Clerk’s Office at the Rangely Town Hall, and the Denver office of the Division. Letters