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irreparable damage to the environment as to indicate an intent not to comply with the <br /> provisions of the Act [2.07.6(2)(h)]. <br /> 9. The Division finds that surface coal mining and reclamation operations to be performed <br /> under this permit will not be inconsistent with other such operations anticipated to be <br /> performed in areas adjacent to the permit area [2.07.6(2)(i)]. <br /> 10. The Division estimates the reclamation liability for mining operations in this permit term <br /> to be $687,020.00. The Division currently holds a$818,446.00 performance bond for the <br /> Keenesburg Strip Mine. CEC need not submit an additional performance bond at this <br /> time. <br /> 11. The Division has made a negative determination for the presence of prime farmland within <br /> the permit area. The decision was based on a letter from the Natural Resources <br /> Conservation Service (formerly the SCS) dated May 29, 1981. This letter(included in the <br /> PAP,page 101) states that no prime farmland mapping units are found within the permit <br /> area [2.07.6(2)(k)]. <br /> 12. The Division has made a negative determination for the existence of alluvial valley floors <br /> within the permit area. This determination is based on information provided by the <br /> applicant and included in the PAP in Section 2.06.8 and in Appendixes I-1 and I-2 <br /> [2.07.6(2)(k) and 2.06.8(3)(c)]. <br /> 13. The Division has approved the post-mining land uses of the operation as <br /> Industrial/Commercial and Rangeland. It was determined that a rangeland designation <br /> meets the requirements of Rule 4.16 for the permit area [2.07.6(2)(1)]. <br /> 14. Specific approvals have been granted or are proposed. These approvals are addressed in <br /> Section B below [2.07.6(2)(m)]. <br /> 15. The Division finds that the activities proposed by the applicant would not affect the <br /> continued existence of endangered or threatened species or result in the destruction or <br /> adverse modification of their critical habitats [2.07.6(2)(n)]. <br /> 16. The Division has contacted the Office of Surface Mining, Reclamation Fees Branch. As of <br /> this time, CEC is current in the payment of reclamation fees required by 30 CFR Chapter <br /> VII, subchapter R [2.07.6(2)(o)]. <br /> Keenesburg Strip Mine Page 8 <br /> October 2024 Findings for PR-03 <br />