2021-07-16_PERMIT FILE - C1996084

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Section 2.03 LEGAL, FINANCIAL, COMPLIANCE AND RELATED INFORMATION 2.03.1 The purpose of this section is to ensure that the CDMG receives all relevant information required on surface ownership, coal ownership and the complete history and status of New Elk Coal Company LLC (NECC ) for continued coal mining operations at the Lorencito Canyon Mine. This information is provided in the following sections to answer each specific question with regards to operation. 2.03.2 RESPOSIBILITIES A written description is included in this permit application under which NECC will continue mining operations at the Lorencito Canyon Mine. The following sections provide the required information for conducting coal mining in Colorado. 2.03.3 FORMAT AND SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Information which has been utilized by prior permittees to support the baseline data and other operating data is included in the text and presented in the Exhibits portion of this application. Data which has been taken from various reports, analysis, and other reference material is shown on the Maps and within the application for which this information was developed. Numerous analyses of the land uses, cultural resources, soils, overburden, coal, under burden, surface and ground water, air quality,vegetation, and wildlife have been completed by Lorencito Coal Company, LLC (LCC) from January 1996 to present. All field and laboratory analyses were conducted in accordance with 40 CFR 136. All tests, analyses, and surveys carried out pursuant to the Rules and Regulations have been performed or certified by a qualified person. Time periods for all analyses are described in the text of exhibits of this application. Organizations responsible for collection and analysis of this information includes the following: Mr. Jim Cooper Project Manager Mr. J. William Huber, P.E. Project Engineer Mr. Robert Bassett, Dorsey&Whitney Legal Advisory, Mine Planning Facilities Engineering MR-15 2.03-1 (Revised 02/13/2017)