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Environmental studies for the Trapper Mine began in 1972 and intensified in 1973 and 1974. Most <br /> of those studies will continue throughout the life of the project. Trapper Mine endeavors to reclaim <br /> disturbed lands to as good as or better condition than before mining. TMI attaches a high priority to <br /> the reclamation programs,all of which are designed to protect wildlife,water,air quality and other <br /> environmental resources of the mine area. <br /> The shop and warehouse buildings were completed in November 1975,while the office complex was <br /> completed in November of 1976. The construction of the first of three, 30 cubic yard walking <br /> draglines started in February 1976. Actual mining operations began in May 1977, and coal deliveries <br /> started in August 1978. <br /> The original owner of Trapper Mine was Utah International, Inc. an international mining company. <br /> All initial permitting and mining efforts were performed by Utah International. In July 1982,Utah <br /> International formed the subsidiary,Trapper Mining Inc. to consolidate and hold the properties and <br /> rights that make up Trapper Mine. The owners of the Craig Generating Station,the electric utility <br /> receiving its coal from Trapper Mine,purchased Trapper Mining Inc. in July of 1983. <br /> This findings document replaces Trapper Mine's previous findings document associated with Permit <br /> Revision PR11. Please note that much of the information in this document is derived from previous <br /> findings documents. <br /> The Review Process: Permit History and Revisions <br /> The following revisions have been approved since the last permit renewal (RN8)issued in February <br /> 2023. <br /> Permit Revisions: PR11 <br /> Technical Revisions: TR133, TR134, TR135, TR136 <br /> Surety Releases: SL24, SL25 <br /> Minor Revisions MR227,MR228, R229 <br /> For details regarding prior revision history please refer to the RN8 Findings document available on <br /> the Laserfiche weblink here: <br /> https:Hdnrweblink.state.co.us/drms/search.aspx?cr=1 <br /> Enforcement Actions <br /> Since the last midterm review,MT8 issued in 2021 one enforcement action was undertaken. This <br /> action; CO2023001 comprised stripping outside of permitted stripping area. The infraction has been <br /> adequately resolved. <br /> The PR12 Review Chronology <br /> o DRMS received TMI's application 10 October 2024. <br /> o DRMS found the application complete 16 October 2024. <br /> o TMI published its public notice weekly for four consecutive weeks beginning 23 October <br /> 2024. <br /> o No objections or requests for informal conferences were received by DRMS during the <br /> public comment period. <br /> o The State Historical Preservation officer,through History Colorado,provided a letter of <br /> concurrence to DRMS on 13 October 2024. <br /> o DRMS conducted AVS checks on 4 December 2024,4 February 2025 and 26 February 2025, <br /> 3 <br />