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Elk Creek Mine (C-1981-022) MT-8 <br /> in detail in items (a) through (1) of Section I of these Findings. In summary the following issues should <br /> be addressed through one or more Technical Revisions: <br /> 1. The reclamation plan for the Upper Hubbard Creek area needs to be clarified, (see Section I, <br /> item (d)) <br /> 2. Sentences should be added to Sections 2.05.4 and 2.05.5 of the PAP referring to the <br /> alternative land use and reclamation plan described in Exhibit 2.05-E-5, and shown on Maps <br /> 2.05-M6 and 2.05-M8, (see Section I, items (e) and (g)) <br /> 3. Map 2.05-M6 should be revised to show all features that are proposed to remain as <br /> permanent structures in support of the alternative land use, and to accurately depict the post- <br /> mining topography, (see Section I, items (e) and (g)) <br /> 4. The ownership and ongoing use of each of the remaining powerlines should be clarified in <br /> section 2.05.4 of the PAP (see Section I, items (j)) <br /> Section VII — Reclamation Liability and Performance Bonding <br /> The Division estimates the reclamation liability for mining operations to be $2,512,396, based on a <br /> revised site-wide cost estimate, with unit costs updated on July 1, 2021. A copy of the revised cost <br /> estimate is attached as appendix 1, and notes on changes that were made is attached as appendix 2. <br /> The Division currently holds a Corporate Surety in the amount of$4,500,000.00 for the Elk Creek <br /> Mine. There is no need to post additional bond. <br /> This concludes the 2021 Midterm Review of the Elk Creek Mine. Please submit any required revision <br /> applications responding to the issues outlined in Section VI on or before October 1, 2021. <br /> Page 22 of 22 <br />