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BEFORE THE MINED LAND RECLAMATION BOARD <br /> STATE OF COLORADO <br /> Notice of Violation No. MV-2023-006 <br /> FINDINGS OF FACT, CONCLUSIONS OF LAW, AND ORDER <br /> IN THE MATTER OF THE POSSIBLE VIOLATION OF STEEL ROSE 1, INC., <br /> CEASE AND DESIST ORDER, CIVIL PENALTY, AND PERMIT REVOCATION <br /> FOR FAILING TO PAY ANNUAL FEES AND FAILURE TO SUBMIT ANNUAL <br /> REPORTS, File No. M-2006-031 <br /> THIS MATTER came before the Mined Land Reclamation Board ("Board") on <br /> June 21, 2023 via videoconference to consider a possible violation by Steel Rose 1, <br /> Inc. ("Operator"), cease and desist order, civil penalty, and permit revocation for <br /> failing to pay annual fees and failure to submit annual reports, file number M-2006- <br /> 031. There were no appearances on behalf of the Operator. Elliott Russell <br /> appeared on behalf of the Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety ("Division"). <br /> The Board, having considered the materials presented and having been <br /> otherwise fully informed of the facts in the matter, enters the following: <br /> FINDINGS OF FACT <br /> 1. The Operator holds a 110(2) permit for a 9-acre gold and silver mining <br /> operation. The site, known as the Steel Rose 1, is located in Section 21, Township <br /> 11 South, Range 73 West, 6th Principal Meridian. <br /> 2. On April 24, 2023, the Division received a letter from Operator, <br /> forwarded by the U.S. Forest Service, stating that Operator's shareholders had <br /> agreed to "let this mine DRMS Permit number M-2006-031 to end." The letter also <br /> stated that Operator would "forfeit our bond so reclamation can be completed." <br /> 3. Operator's annual report, map, and fee were due on May 10, 2023. The <br /> Division never received a submittal by Operator. <br /> 4. On May 22, 2023, the Division mailed the Operator a Reason to <br /> Believe a Violation Exists letter stating alleged violations for failure to submit the <br /> required annual report, map, and fee. The letter also provided details regarding a <br /> hearing on this matter scheduled for June 21, 2023. <br /> 5. Operator failed to submit the annual report, fee, and map for 2023, as <br /> required by sections 34-32-116(3) and (4), C.R.S. <br />