2024-06-13_GENERAL DOCUMENTS - C1981022

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g DNR© COLORADO Division of Reclamation, 1313 Sherman St.Room 215 Denver,CO 80203 Mining and Safety P(303)866-3567 F(303)832-8106 Department of Natural Resources https://drms.colorado.gov MINING PERMIT COAL RECEIVED Permit Date: April 16,2024 JUN 1 3 2024 Permit No. C-1981-022 Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety Permit Commencement Date: October 11, 2023 Permit Expiration Date: October 11,2028 THIS PERMIT is issued by the Division of Reclamation,Mining and Safety, Department of Natural Resources, State of Colorado. RECITALS I. Oxbow Mining, LLC ("operator") desires to conduct a mining operation known as the Elk Creek Mine for the purpose of extracting coal. II. On April 16, 2024 the Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety ("the Division") approved the operator's application for this permit, fixed the amount of bond and directed that this permit be issued upon the filing with the Division of bond in the amount so fixed in form and substance approved by the Division,and such bond has been so furnished. III. On March 12,2024 the Division made the following findings: (a) The permit application is accurate and contains all information required under C.R.S., 3433101 et seq. and regulations promulgated thereunder and that all the requirements of Article 33 of Title 34, C.R.S. ("such article")for the issue of a permit have been complied with; (b) The applicant has demonstrated that reclamation as required by such article can be accomplished under the reclamation plan contained in the permit application; (c) The assessment of the probable cumulative impact of all anticipated mining in the area on the hydrologic balance specified in Section 3433110(2)(1) has been made by the Division and the proposed operation thereof has been designed to prevent material damage to the hydrologic balance outside the permit area;