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sample adequacy cannot be achieved using Rule 4.15.11(2)for site specific wood plant <br /> density data. <br /> Based on the requirements of Rule 4.15.11(3) and the size of the applicable areas, a <br /> sufficient number of samples cannot be achieved to ensure statistical adequacy for woody <br /> plant density at the Southfield Mine. <br /> Hydrology <br /> Rule 3.03.2(2) requires Division review of bond releases to include consideration of <br /> whether pollution of surface or subsurface water is occurring, the probability of future <br /> occurrence of such pollution, and the estimated cost of abating any such pollution. The <br /> Division approved termination of water monitoring at the Southfield Mine in 2014 with <br /> the issuance of TR-43 and is presently unaware of any seeps or springs currently <br /> emanating within the remaining permit boundary. The remaining areas associated with <br /> the Southfield Mine are stable and the Division has determined that the areas associated <br /> with the remaining portions of the Southfield Mine will remain as such. It is therefore <br /> determined that pollution of surface and subsurface water is not occurring as of the date <br /> of the final bond release inspection, and that the probability of such pollution occurring in <br /> the future is low. <br /> Section V—Proposed Decision for Phase III Bond Release and ToJ <br /> Based on the observations above,the Division proposes to approve SL-05 and release its <br /> jurisdiction over the Southfield Mine. This release and termination of jurisdiction applies <br /> to the entire permit area. <br /> With the maintenance activities performed to the Magpie Diversion, there is no additional <br /> forfeited bond remaining for the Southfield Mine. The Division finds that all surface coal <br /> mining reclamation operations have been completed and meet all requirements of the <br /> Rules and the Act to the extent possible considering the revoked nature of the permit. <br /> Any person with a valid legal interest which might be adversely affected by this proposed <br /> decision may request a formal public hearing before the Mined Land Reclamation Board <br /> in accordance with Rule 3.03.2(6). Public notice of this proposed decision will be <br /> published twice in the Canon City Daily Record as soon as possible. Requests for public <br /> hearing must be submitted to the Division in writing within thirty days of the first <br /> Southfield Mine <br /> Permit No.C-1981-014 June 7,2024 <br /> 13 <br />