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Introduction <br /> Purpose and Scope of this Document <br /> The Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety (the Division) has received an <br /> application from Twentymile Coal, LLC (TC)to renew permit C-1982-056 for conducting <br /> surface coal mining and reclamation operations at the Foidel Creek Mine. The application <br /> number is RN-08. Prior to deciding whether or not to approve a permit application, the Division <br /> is required by law to make specific written findings. Those findings are required by Section 34- <br /> 33-114 of the Colorado Surface Coal Mining Reclamation Act and Section 2.07.6(2) of the <br /> Regulations of the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board for Coal Mining. This document <br /> presents those findings and the Division's proposed decision regarding approval of Foidel Creek <br /> Mine's permit renewal application. This document also contains a description of the environment <br /> affected by the operation and summaries of the mining and reclamation plans. <br /> Replacement of Previous Findings Documents <br /> This findings document replaces the findings documents from Foidel Creek's previous renewal <br /> and midterm reviews although much of the information in this document is derived from those <br /> previous documents. <br /> Information Sources for Permit and Review Process <br /> The review process for permit renewals is described in the Colorado Surface Coal Mining <br /> Reclamation Act(C.R.S. 34-33-101 et seq.) and the Regulations of the Colorado Mined Land <br /> Reclamation Board for Coal Mining. Rules referred to in this document are contained within <br /> those regulations. Specific information about Twentymile Coal, LLC's mining and reclamation <br /> operations can be found in the permit application and permit revision applications on file with <br /> the Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety, 1313 Sherman Street, Room 215, Denver, <br /> Colorado 80203. <br /> Proposed Decision <br /> The Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety proposes to approve Twentymile <br /> Coal, LLC's application for permit renewal (RN-08). <br /> This decision is based on a finding that the operations will comply with all requirements of the <br /> Colorado State Program as found in the Colorado Surface Coal Mining Reclamation Act, C.R.S. <br /> 34-33-101 et seq., and the Regulations promulgated pursuant to the Act. <br /> If no request for a formal hearing is made within thirty (30) days of the first publication of the <br /> issuance of this proposed decision, then this decision becomes final. The permit application, all <br /> supporting documentation, and any stipulations or conditions will become a binding part of the <br /> permit. <br /> Foidel Creek Mine 3 August 4,2023 <br />