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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 />July 24, 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. 28 (SL-28) <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. 28 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 Bond <br />Release No. 28 (SL-28). The Division is proposing to release the applicant from Phase I, Phase II <br />and Phase III liability associated with the completed reclamation of 5 monitoring wells and 7 <br />exploration holes. The proposed decision is for the monitoring wells and exploration holes only. <br />There will be no acreage approved for release under SL-28. As provided by Rule 3.03.2(6), should <br />you 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 />