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-3- A chronology of events is enclosed denoting dates and descriptions of perti- nent events regarding the Bear #3 Mine. Bear No. 3 mining plan was reviewed by OSM under the Colorado State Program and the Federal Lands program (30 CFR Chapter VII, Subchapter D). The Mineral Leasing Act portion of the MRP was also reviewed for compliance with the applicable portions of 30 CFR Part 211 (i.e., requirements and responsibilities of the Minerals Management Service under the Mineral Leasing Act). The CMLRD and OSM developed the stipulations which must be accepted by the applicant prior to issuance of a permit. These stipulations will be made an integral part of the Bear #3 mining and reclama- tion permit. The U.S. Geological Survey (now Mineral Management Service) provided written concurrence with the proposed action on December 15, 1981 and March 24, 1982. The Bureau of Land Management provided written concurrence on April 4, 1982. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service was consulted regarding threatened and endangered species and provided opinions in their April 9, 1982 letter. The State Historic Preservation Officer concurred with OSM's proposed compliance with 36 CFR Part 80 on April 16, 1982. A copy of each letter of concurrence is enclosed. The TEA, other documents prepared by CMLRD, the company's application, and correspondence developed during the completeness review and technical and en- vironmental analysis are part of the mining and reclamation plan file. The State Notice of Decision in coordination with OSM was published in the news- paper on May 17, 1982. Based on this review, and as reflected in the attached recommendation package, I recommend that you find that Bear Coal Company's permit application affir- matively demonstrates that the conditions outlined in the Findings have been complied with and that you recommend approval for the Bear #1,#2 and #3 Mine mining and reclamation plan and issuance of a five year permit.