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ACTION PLAN ID # UT-2017-001 reclamation operations. OSMRE agrees with DOOM that this is authorized by the plain language of 30 C.F.R. § 800.15 of the Federal regulations and UAC R645-301-830.410 of the Utah rules because the cost of implementing the reclamation plan has in fact changed. DFB is distinguishing this concept from the structure removal issue discussed above. CRITERIA FOR RESOLUTION: DOOM shall revise the language in Tech-007 § 8 to indicate the appropriate distinction between structure removal actions that may be processed as a bond adjustment and those that must undergo bond release procedures. Structure replacement and revision of a reclamation plan may be processed as a bond reduction as long as the disturbed area remains classified as a long-term disturbance which must be retained in support of mining and reclamation operations. Structure removal which occurs under an existing reclamation plan, where the disturbed area is no longer required in support of mining and reclamation operations and should therefore be contemporaneously reclaimed, must undergo bond release procedures. Upon finalization of the revisions to Tech-007 and notification to operators, DOOM shall consistently implement the new guidance in accordance with its approved State program. ACTION SEQUENCE: ❑ DOOM and OSMRE will hold teleconferences to discuss interpretation of programmatic requirements pertaining to bond adjustment and bond release. ❑ DOOM will propose revisions to Tech-007 and submit those changes to DFB for review. ❑ DFB will review proposed revisions to Tech-007 to ensure consistency with established interpretation and resolution of Issue 1. ❑ DFB shall provide any comments on DOGM's revisions to Tech-007 guidance. ❑ If necessary or desired,DOOM shall further revise Tech-007. ❑ DOOM shall finalize Tech-007 and obtain the necessary internal approvals required to finalize and implement the revised guidance document. ❑ DOOM shall subsequently draft and send a letter to coal mine operators and permittees notifying them of anticipated changes following the formal adoption of the revised Tech- 007 document. SCHEDULE: ❑ On November 9,2016, and January 19,2017, DFB and DOOM will hold teleconferences to discuss interpretation of programmatic requirements. ❑ By March 31, 2017, DOOM will draft proposed revisions to Tech-007 § 8 and submit to DFB for review. ❑ By April 15, 2017,OSMRE will review proposed revisions to Tech-007 and provide feedback to DOOM as appropriate. ❑ By June 15,2017, DOOM will make final adjustments to Tech-007 § S. ❑ By July 17, 2017, DOOM will draft and send a letter to coal mine operators and permittees informing them of changes to its bonding practices. ❑ By July 18, 2017, DOOM will begin implementing its revised bonding procedures. 5