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• Permit No: C1981013
• IBM Index Class Name: Inspection
• Doc Date: 3/8/2001
• Doc Name: COAL INSPECTION REPORT
• Inspection Date: 2/26/2001
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

IV. ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS
The following identifies enforcement actions taken during this inspection. the required
abatement and date of abatement for the violation, previous violations still requiring
abatement and the termination of violations cited during previous inspect-~ons.
Notice of Violation CV-2000-09 was issued on November 1, 2000 for fe~ilure to
prevent adverse effects of mining operations; failure to conduct underground
mining activities to prevent subsidence from causing material damage to the
surface, to the extent technologically and economically feasible, so as to
maintain the value and reasonable foreseeable use of surface lands. The violation
specifically addresses damage to the Tatum ranch residence water line, the
pasture, and the structural damage and cracking which has occurred since the IBLA
ruling of July 26, 2000. Abatement is set for no later than December 31, 2000 and
includes repair, rehabilitation, restoration, or replacement of damaged dwellings
and related structures or, compensation in the full amount of the diminution of
value resulting from the subsidence. An extension for abatement of this NOV was
issued by the Division on December 28. 2000. The extension was granted until
January 29. 2001. A second extension has been granted until March 31, 2001 to
accommodate the MLRB Board hearing. An Assessment Conference concerning the NOV
was held at the Division offices on January 9, 2001. A civil penalty has been
assessed in the amount of $2.000.00. A formal board hearing before the MLRB is
scheduled for March board meeting.
No other enforcement actions are pending and none were taken.
NOTE: Attach appropriate VIOLATIONS or CESSATION ORDER CODING FORMS
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