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NOTICE OF PROPOSED DECISION <br />The Colorado Division of Minerals and Geology proposes to approve Permit Renewal Application No. 3 <br />(RN-3), submitted by Colowyo Coal Company L.P. for a coal mining permit at the Colowyo Coal Mine <br />(Permit No. C-81-019}. The proposed renewal will allow for continued mining and/or reclamation <br />operations at the site. This renewal was first proposed on August 18, 1997 based on Findings of <br />Compliance dated August l8, 1997. In response to comments received during the public comment period, <br />the Findings of Compliance was revised as of October 30, 1997. This proposal considers the revised <br />Findings of Compliance. <br />The Colowyo Coal Mine is located in Moffat County, approximately 28 miles south of Craig. Coal interest <br />at [his surface mine is federal, and the surface to be affected is federal and private land. The permit area <br />encompasses approximately 7,402.5 acres. <br />This proposed decision is based on a finding that the proposed operation will comply with all requirements <br />of the Colorado Surface Coal Mining Reclamation Act, Section 34-33-101 et seq., C.R.S., and the <br />regulations promulgated thereunder. <br />Copies of the proposed decision, including any stipulations, are on file for public inspection at the <br />Colorado Division of Minerals and Geology, Room 215 Centennial Building, 1313 Sherman Street, <br />Denver, Colorado 80203, and at the County Clerk's Office in Moffat County, 221 W Victory Way, Craig, <br />CO 81625. Persons with an interest that may be adversely affected by the proposed decision may request <br />a formal hearing before the Mined Land Reclamation Board on the proposed decision. Such request must <br />be made within thirty (30) days of the initial publication of this notice, must be in writing, and must state <br />with reasonable specificity the reasons for the request and the objections to the proposed decision. <br />