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<br /> <br />1313 Sherman St. Room 215 Denver, CO 80203 P (303) 866-3567 F (303) 832-8106 https://drms.colorado.gov <br />Jared Polis, Governor | Dan Gibbs, Executive Director | Michael A. Cunningham, Director <br />June 19, 2024 <br /> <br />Howard Strand <br />Office of Surface Mining <br />Western Region <br />One Federal Center, Building 41 <br />PO Box 25065 <br />Denver, CO 80225 <br /> <br /> <br />Re: New Horizon Mine (Permit No. C-1981-008) <br /> Bond Release Application No. 27 (SL-27) <br /> <br /> <br />Dear Mr. Strand: <br /> <br />The Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety has issued a proposed decision to <br />approve Bond Release Application No. 27 at the New Horizon Mine. This decision will become <br />final at the close of the thirty (30) day public comment period, which commences the day following <br />the initial publication in the San Miguel Basin Forum. A copy of the proposed decision and written <br />findings is enclosed. <br /> <br />The Division proposes to approve Elk Ridge Mining and Reclamation, LLC’s request for Phase I <br />Bond Release of 85.5 acres. The acreage requested for bond release has been backfilled, graded <br />and reestablished drainages as required for Phase I Bond Release. All 85.5 acres requested for <br />release are located in the southern part of Section 36. As provided by Rule 3.03.2(6), should you <br />object to the Division's proposed decision, you may request an adjudicatory hearing. <br /> <br />If you have questions or need of additional information, please contact me. <br />