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l <br /> cv� <br /> � COLORADO <br /> � Division of Reclamation, 1313 Sherman St. Room 215 Denver, CO 80203 <br /> Mining and Safety P (303)866-3567 F(303) 832-8106 <br /> Department of Natural Resources https://drms.cotorado.igov <br /> MINING PERMIT- COAL RECEIVED <br /> Permit Date: July 9, 2022 AUG 15 2022 <br /> DIVISION OF RECLAMATION, <br /> Permit No. C-1980-007 MINING &SAFETY-MINERALS <br /> Permit Commencement Date: July 31, 2021 <br /> Permit Expiration Date: July 31,2026 <br /> THIS PERMIT is issued by the Division of Reclamation,Mining and Safety, Department of Natural <br /> Resources, State of Colorado. <br /> RECITALS <br /> I. Mountain Coal Company, LLC ("operator") desires to conduct a mining operation known as the <br /> West Elk Mine for the purpose of extracting coal. <br /> II. On July 9, 2022 the Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety ("the Division") approved the <br /> operator's application for this permit, fixed the amount of bond and directed that this permit be <br /> issued upon the filing with the Division of bond in the amount so fixed in form and substance <br /> approved by the Division,and such bond has been so furnished. <br /> III. On June 1, 2022 the Division made the following findings: <br /> (a) The permit application is accurate and contains all information required under C.R.S., <br /> 34-33-101 et seq. and regulations promulgated thereunder and that all the requirements of <br /> Article 33 of Title 34, C.R.S. ("such article") for the issue of a permit have been complied <br /> with; <br /> (b) The applicant has demonstrated that reclamation as required by such article can be <br /> accomplished under the reclamation plan contained in the permit application; <br /> (c) The assessment of the probable cumulative impact of all anticipated mining in the area on <br /> the hydrologic balance specified in Section 34-33-110(2)(1) has been made by the <br /> Division and the proposed operation thereof has been designed to prevent material <br />