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A Corporate Surety Bond in the amount of$3,790,697.28 is currently in place of which $650,000 is being requested <br /> for release. Pursuant to Rule 3.01.1, a permittee may request Phase I bond Release upon successful completion of <br /> backfilling, regarding, and drainage control in accordance with the approved reclamation plan. A permittee may <br /> request Phase II bond Release upon the establishment of vegetation which supports the approved postmining land <br /> use and which meets the approved success standard for cover, pursuit to Rule 4.15.8. A permittee may request <br /> Phase III Bond Release upon completion of all surface mining operations in accordance with the approved <br /> reclamation plan, and the final inspection and procedures of Rule 3.03.2 have been satisfied, achieving postmining <br /> land used of Rangeland. Phase III shall not be released prior to a ten year liability period specified for vegetation <br /> responsibility and success. The portion of the mine for which Bond Release is being requested consists primarily of <br /> permanent roads, permanent ponds, and previously released areas. Reclamation of the disturbed mining areas and <br /> demolition of non-permanent structures occurred throughout the reclamation phases from 1993 through 2013. The <br /> approved reclamation plan can be viewed in its entirety in the Seneca II West Mine Permit Application Package <br /> located at the Twentymile Mine Office, Oak Creek, Colorado. <br /> A copy of the SL-7 bond release application is available for public inspection at the Twentymile Mine Office, 29515 <br /> Routt County Road 27, Oak Creek, Colorado 80467. Written comments or objections or requests for public hearing <br /> or informal conference concerning this application may be submitted to, and additional information obtained from, <br /> the Colorado Division of Reclamation,Mining and Safety, 1313 Sherman Street,Room 215,Denver,Colorado 80203- <br /> 2273, (303) 866-3567. Comments must be received within 30 days of the last publication of this notice or within 30 <br /> days of the onsite inspection,whichever is later. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> Miranda Kawcak <br /> Manager, Environmental <br /> Peabody <br /> Seneca Properties, LLC 129515 Routt County Rd#27 1 Oak Creek,CO 80467 <br /> Office Phone: (970)870-2718 1 Cell: (970)439-8273 <br /> mkawcak@peabodyenergy.com <br /> Seneca Property, LLC • 29515 Routt County Road #27. Oak Creek, Colorado 80467 <br /> Telephone (970) 870-2718 <br />