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Map. Map 2.05-M1 (General Facilities and Gob Vent Boreholes sheets) contained in the <br />mining and reclamation plan permit document identifies the areas requested for bond and <br />liability release. <br />Dates of Reclamation Work: Reclamation work was completed in the areas requested <br />for release between 1996 and 2011 by OMLLC. Documentation of reclamation work is <br />included in Exhibit 2.04-E3 of the permit document. <br />Description of Bond Release Amount Request: This bond release application requests <br />final release of bond and liability for successfully establishing vegetation supporting the <br />post -mining land use, meeting the approved success standard for vegetation cover in Pre- <br />SMCRA reclaimed areas, and the approved revegetation success criteria for vegetation <br />cover, herbaceous production, and species composition in Post-SMCRA reclaimed areas. <br />The areas requested for release are in conformance with the approved post -mining land <br />use(s) which have been implemented. All mining related disturbance has been reclaimed <br />in accordance with the approved reclamation permit. <br />Protection of the Hydrologic Balance: Annual Hydrology Reports (AHR) have been <br />submitted annually for the mine and the information within the AHR's has demonstrated <br />the continued protection of the hydrologic balance at the mine site and off -site. Self - <br />monitoring of the sediment control system has been continual, and where regular <br />inspections have revealed concerns with protection of the hydrologic balance, protection <br />measures have been implemented and maintained. <br />Notice to Parties Identified in Rule 3.03.2(1): Potentially affected parties, Gunnison and <br />Delta Counties, and governmental agencies as specified in CDRMS Rule 3.03.2(l) were <br />noticed of the bond release application, and copies of those certified mail notices and proof <br />of receipt are appended. Copies of the letters to the Gunnison County, Delta County Clerk <br />and Recorder, and Paonia Public Library requesting retention of the public copy of the <br />bond release application are appended. <br />Newspaper Public Notice: A copy of the newspaper public notice to be published in the <br />Delta County Independent is attached. A copy of the proof of publication will be forwarded <br />for inclusion when received. <br />Oxbow Mining LLC 2020 Phase III Bond Release Synopsis (SL-04) Page 2 <br />