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5. Rule 2.5 governs declaratory order petitions. At the October 15, 2025 <br /> meeting, the Board convened a non-evidentiary hearing on the petition in accordance <br /> with Rule 2.5.4(c). Petitioners participated and testified at the hearing. <br /> 6. Section 34-32.5-117(3)(f)(VIII), C.R.S., states that an operator may <br /> provide proof of financial responsibility by submitting for Board approval evidence <br /> that the "operator is a department or division of state government or a unit of <br /> county or municipal government."As a special district, specifically a metropolitan <br /> district, Petitioner is a political subdivision of the State. § 32-1-103(20), C.R.S. <br /> 7. Rule 4.1.2 provides that no financial warranty shall be required if the <br /> operator is "a unit of municipal or county government" and submits a written <br /> guarantee, in lieu of financial warranty, stating that it will reclaim affected lands in <br /> compliance with the Act, Rules, and permit. As a municipal district formed under <br /> the Special District Act, section 32-1-101, et seq. Triview is a political subdivision of <br /> the State of Colorado and is eligible for exemption from the requirement to submit a <br /> financial warranty under Rule 4.1.2. <br /> ORDER <br /> Based on the foregoing findings of fact and conclusions of law, the Board <br /> hereby GRANTS the petition of Triview Metropolitan District. Pursuant to Rule <br /> 4.1.2(2), Triview Metropolitan District will not be required to submit a financial <br /> warranty provided. However, Triview must submit a written guarantee that it will <br /> reclaim all affected lands in compliance with section 34-32.5-116, C.R.S., the Rules, <br /> and its permit. <br /> DONE AND ORDERED this 18th day of November 2025. <br /> FOR THE COLORADO MINED LAND <br /> RECLAMATION BOARD <br /> S/ Karn Stiegelmeier <br /> Karn Stiegelmeier, Chair <br /> NOTICE OF JUDICIAL REVIEW RIGHTS <br /> This order becomes effective and final upon 20th mailing. Any party adversely <br /> affected or aggrieved by agency action may commence an action for judicial review <br /> by filing a complaint with the district court within 35 days after the effective date of <br /> this order, pursuant to section 24-4-106, C.R.S. and the Colorado Rules of Civil <br /> Procedure. In the event that a complaint for judicial review is filed, designations of <br /> Triview Metropolitan District <br /> Stonewall Springs Quarry Gravel Pit, File No. M-2012-045 2 <br />