2019-04-29_PERMIT FILE - C1981019A (6)

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RULE 2 PERMITS Coal Handling Structures Map No. l - Surface ownership shows pre -mining contours and Map 19A - Postmining Topography Gossard Area shows post -mining contours of the loadout. All facilities not to be included as part of the post -mining land use will be removed (see Section 2.05.5). After the facilities are removed, the land will be regraded to blend with the existing undisturbed topography, retopsoiled and revegetated in accordance with Section 2.05.4. The detailed description of the various coal crushing, handling and loadout facilities for the Colowyo operation is found under the Mine Facilities Section in 2.05.3. The location of the coal processing facilities is found on the Existing Structures - North Map (Map 21), the Existing Structures - South Map (Map 22) and the Existing Structures- Lower Wilson/South Taylor Map (Map 22A). Coal Processing Waste and Non -Coal Processing Waste Not applicable. Colowyo uses dry crushing facility for coal preparation; no coal processing waste, as defined in Rule 1.04 "DEFINITIONS", is produced from any part of the mining operations. Underground Development Waste Not applicable. Colowyo is not conducting an underground operation. Return of Coal Processing Waste to Abandon Workings Not applicable. No coal processing waste as defined in Rule 1.04 "DEFINITIONS", is produced from any part of the Colowyo mining operations. 2.05.4 Reclamation Plan The reclamation objective of Colowyo is to restore the mined area to a land use capability that will, be equal to or better than that which currently exists or even better than existed pre -mining. Colowyo is the landowner and does not desire to harm the post -mining value of the property, but to the contrary return a financially superior parcel of land that could command a greater market price if sold. The first objective of all reclamation practices is to stabilize the soil, maintain hydrologic and vegetation resources, and to restore the approximate original contour of the mined area. Ultimately, the areas being mined will be returned to their approximate original use as rangeland with watersheds having their approximate pre -mining character. In general, the long term appearance and usefulness of the mine plan area will be similar to that which would have been encountered prior to any mining. From the beginning planning stages of the Colowyo mine, environmental concerns and reclamation concerns and objectives have been an integral part of the mining and reclamation activities. In 1975, two years prior to the commencement of mining, Colowyo contracted with Colorado State University to conduct reclamation studies to develop methods to reestablish native plant species on disturbed lands, and in particular native shrubs. Also included in these studies Rule 2 Permits 2.05-19 Revision Date: 5/25/18 Revision No.: RN -07