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10. The Division estimates the reclamation liability for mining operations in this permit term <br /> to be $1,201,563.00 (Appendix A). Prior to the updated estimate with this renewal,the <br /> Division held a performance bond for the Keenesburg Strip Mine in the amount of <br /> $1,197,459.85. Coors Energy Company submitted a Surety Rider to increase the amount <br /> to the required value; this was effective on March 2, 2022. <br /> 11. The Division has made a negative determination for the presence of prime farmland within <br /> the permit area. The decision was based on a letter from the Natural Resources <br /> Conservation Service (formerly the SCS) dated May 29, 1981. This letter (included in the <br /> PAP, Section 2.04.12) states that no prime farmland mapping units are found within the <br /> permit area [Rule 2.07.6(2)(k)]. <br /> 12. The Division has made a negative determination for the existence of alluvial valley floors <br /> within the permit area. This determination is based on information provided by the <br /> applicant and included in the PAP in Section 2.06.8 and in Appendixes I-1 and I-2 [Rules <br /> 2.07.6(2)(k) and 2.06.8(3)(c)]. <br /> 13. The Division has approved the post-mining land uses of the operation as <br /> Industrial/Commercial and Rangeland. It was determined that a rangeland designation <br /> meets the requirements of Rule 4.16 for the permit area [Rule 2.07.6(2)(1)]. <br /> 14. Specific approvals have been granted or are proposed. These approvals are addressed in <br /> the following section, Section B (2.07.6(2)(m)). <br /> 15. The Division finds that the activities proposed by the applicant would not affect the <br /> continued existence of endangered or threatened species or result in the destruction or <br /> adverse modification of their critical habitats (2.07.6(2)(n)). <br /> 16. The Division has contacted the Office of Surface Mining, Reclamation Fees Branch. As of <br /> this time, Coors Energy Company,the operator is current in the payment of reclamation <br /> fees required by 30 CFR Chapter VII, subchapter R(2.07.6(2)(o)). <br /> Section B -Rule 4 <br /> L General Provisions - Rule 4.01 <br /> The Division finds that performance standards and design requirements of the (renewed)permit <br /> will provide for the scope and objectives of general provisions of Rule 4.01. <br /> II. Signs and Markers -Rule 4.02 <br /> Signs and appropriate permit markers are erected and in place at the site. An entrance sign in <br /> compliance with Rule 4.02 is in place. All topsoil (topsand) has been spread at the site, therefore <br /> signs are not required for topsoil piles. <br /> 10 <br />