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The demolition of structures, and sealing and backfilling of the portals and vent shaft took place <br />well before the submission of the SL-4 application, but was documented in the reports of <br />inspections carried out at the time (see inspection reports dated August 12, September 10, <br />October 16 and November 13, 2003) <br />Summary and Conclusions <br />Based upon a review of the mine permit, the applicant's bond release application, and site inspections, <br />the Division finds that Oxbow Mining, LLC has completed backfilling, grading and drainage <br />reestablishment at the Elk Creek Mine in accordance with the approved reclamation plan. <br />PHASE II <br />Group 1 (Bear Creek B-Seam Portal & Fansite (US Steel), Lower Hubbard Creek facilities area, <br />Hubbard Creek Fan 91 Site) <br />These sites were released from Phase H reclamation liability with SL-2. <br />Group 2 (Sanborn Creek Mine Portals area, Sanbom Creek Mine Fan site) <br />These sites have been approved for a post -mining land use of "Industrial/Commercial", and will <br />be utilized by the North Fork Energy, LLC methane project. There is no revegetation standard. <br />Erosion is minimized and controlled by in -place best management practices. During the SL-4 <br />inspection it was noted that no erosional features or bare areas were observed. <br />Summary and Conclusions <br />Based upon a review of the mine permit, the applicant's bond release application, and site inspections, <br />the Division finds that Oxbow Mining, LLC has replaced topsoil in accordance with the approved <br />reclamation plan. Oxbow Mining, LLC has established vegetation which supports the approved post <br />mine land use and meets the approved success standard for vegetative cover. The Division finds that the <br />reclaimed area subject to this bond release is not contributing suspended solids to streamflow or runoff <br />outside the permit area in excess of premising levels or in excess of adjacent nonmined areas. <br />PHASE III <br />Group I (Bear Creek B-Seam Portal & Fansite (US Steel), Lower Hubbard Creek facilities area, <br />Hubbard Creek Fan 91 Site) <br />During the SL-4 inspection the establishment of vegetation was inspected, and the land's <br />capacity to support the post -mining land use was evaluated. Vegetative cover and species <br />composition were visually evaluated to ensure that the reclaimed area would not excessively <br />contribute suspended solids to streamflow outside of the permit area and that predominant <br />species would support the post -mining land use. No noxious or invasive species were noted <br />during the inspection. <br />C-1981-022, SL-4 Page 7 of 10 <br />