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Stability of the Site Inspections over the past several years have revealed no issues with erosion or other stability problems at the North Thompson Creek Mine, other than the breech of the ditch, discussed in the Surface Water section. Post-minim Land Use The Developed Water Resources Area is functioning as intended. Summary and Conclusions Based upon a review of the mine permit,the applicant's bond release application, and site inspections,the Division finds that MINREC, Inc. has successfully completed all surface coal mining reclamation operations in accordance with the approved reclamation plan and met all requirements of the Act and the Rules. Ponds are to remain as permanent impoundments. Provisions for sound future maintenance by the permittee have been made,in accordance with Rule 3.03.1(3)(c). IV. PROPOSED DECISION Based on the observations above, the Division proposes to approve MINREC, Inc.'s request for a final Phase III bond release for the entire permit area of the North Thompson Creek Mine. This proposed decision will release the applicant from liability for all reclamation work, and the Division proposes to terminate its jurisdiction over the North Thompson Creek Mine. Any person with a valid legal interest which might be adversely affected by this proposed decision may request a formal public hearing before the Mined Land Reclamation Board in accordance with Rule 3.03.2(6). Public notice of this proposed decision will be published twice in the Glenwood Springs Post Independent as soon as possible. Requests for public hearing must be submitted to the Division in writing within thirty days of the day following the first publication in the Glenwood Springs Post Independent. If no hearing is requested within those thirty days,the Division's decision will become final. C-SL-10 Pennit Number G1981-025 Page 7 of 7