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