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u <br />~D1~~1G Bulletin <br />and Information from the Col~rrado <br />wn of Minrrals and Geology .sd We <br />Colorado Mic:d Land Aeclamauon Bezrd <br />`- November: 6 ' 1995 <br />Minerals Program -Public Participation and the Board Hearing Process <br />How can you get involved in the Minerals Program's reclamation permitting process? <br />~ Once the application is filed, you can submit comments and objections during afive-to <br />approximately 50-day period, depending on the permit type. (A 112 Regular Operation Permit, <br />which applies to mines that cover 10 acres or more or will extract more than '70.000 tons of material, <br />usually receive;; the most citizen scrutiny because of the extent of the mining operation.) <br />~ Watch yotu local newspaper. Operator.> applying for a l12 Permit m»st publish notices that <br />include the due date for comments objections for four consecutive weeks afrer the appli<ation is <br />submitted. They must also notify the local county government, municipalities within 2 mile:> and all <br />landowners within 200 feet of the mine's affected lands. <br />~ Following the Erna] publication date, interested people have 20 days to file an objection. If there <br />aze objections--or at the request of the applicant or local board of county commissioners -the <br />Division will schedule an informal conference among the parties. <br />~ After the conference and staff review cf the application to make sure it complies with state <br />regulations, the Division will make its decision. If it approves the permit when there have been <br />objections filed within the timeframe, the Division will schedule a hearing before the Mined Land <br />Reclamation Board (NLRB). At the hearnnl;, objectors must present thei evidence in opposition to <br />the decision. (Board decisions can be appealed through the state court system. For more on the <br />hearing process see page 2 of this Bulletin.) <br />~ Citizens can also comment when mine oF~erations request release of a reclamation bond. At this <br />time, operators must prove they have reached the reclamation goals and m.et state standards. An <br />inspection is done within 60 days to ensure reclamation has been completed to the Division's <br />satisfaction. Although the operation is requied to notify only the county and the owner of the <br />property where the mine is located, any citizen can comment on the request and has 15 days from <br />the date of the Division's decision to appeal it to the IvfLRB. <br />How can I feud out more? <br />~ Call the Minerals Program (330/866-3567). A specialist can update }you on the stalus'of a <br />particular permit. The specialist can also answer questions about the specific:; of the public comment <br />process for all types of permits administered by the program. <br />Pase 1 <br />OVER <br />