APPCOR10422

• Permit No: C1994082
• IBM Index Class Name: Application Correspondence
• Doc Date: 9/14/1995
• Doc Name: MINING PLAN APPROVAL DOCUMENT
• From: OSM
• To: PEABODY WESTERN COAL CO
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

Federal lease C-0114093, as shown on the map included
with this decision document.
Colorado DMG reviewed the PAP under the Colorado State
program, the Federal lands program (30 CFR Chapter VII,
Subchapter D), and the Colorado cooperative agreement
(30 CFR § 906.30). Pursuant to the Colorado State
program and the cooperative agreement, Colorado DMG
approved the permit on August 5, 1995.
The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement
(OSM) has consulted with other Federal agencies for
compliance with the requirements of applicable Federal
laws, and their comments and concurrences are included
in the decision document. The resource recovery and
protection plan was reviewed by the BLM for compliance
with the Mineral Leasing Act of 1920, as amended, and 43
CFR Part 3480, and BLM recommended approval of the
mining plan in a memorandum dated May 9, 1995. The U.S.
Fish and Wildlife Service provided its final
consultation comments under Section 7 of the Endangered
Species Act in a memorandum dated July 31, 1995. Based
upon independent review, OSM concurs with the State
Historic Preservation Officer's (SHPO) assessment and
recommendations for protection of cultural resources, as
stated in the SHPO letter dated August 15, 1994.
I have determined that the proposed area of mining plan
approval is not unsuitable for mining in accordance with
section 522 (b) of SMCRA.
The permit revision area is not on any Federal lands
within the boundaries of any national forest.
OSM has determined that approval of this mining plan
would not have a significant impact on the quality of
the human environment. The impacts of approval of this
mining plan and alternatives are described in the
environmental assessment attached to the Finding of No
Significant Impact (FONSI) included with the decision
document.
The mining plan approval document included in the
decision document is in conformance with the Mineral
Leasing Act of 1920, as amended, and applicable Federal
regulations. I recommend that you advise the Assistant
Secretary, Land and Minerals Management, under 30 CFR
Part 746, that Seneca's Yoast Mine mining plan for
Federal lease C-0114093 is ready for approval.