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<br />,Il1L-20-2001 FRI 03;18 PM <br />.]~ul 20 O1 11:53a <br />FAX N0. <br />PflON1F RflIYGER DISTRICT 970-527-4151 <br />Y[I. FINDINGS REQUIRED BY O'fHER i,AWS <br />Flood plains, wetlands, prime fazm lands, threatened and endangered species, and <br />heritage resource concerns were considered in this action. These resources wil! not be <br />adversely affected. <br />VIII, DECISION AND REASON FORDECISION <br />After reviewing cite existing N6PA documentation, evaluating the issues raised, <br />considering character of this proposal, the imminent danger to the health acrd safety to <br />mine personnel, and responsibility to develop a federal coal lease, it is my decision to <br />approve the proposed activities. This decision is specifically fur rite following activities: <br />1. Constructing and utilizing drill pad 1405. <br />It must be noted that this decision only allows the proposed activities on these previously <br />used lands. lJse of the surface lands must comply with the stipulations found on the <br />existing coal leases (included as Attachments A): Iv1y decision is fuRher conditioned on <br />the Conditions of Approval included as Attachment 13. These terms of approval aze <br />based on conditions required of drilling operations on the National Forest, and other <br />mitigation measures deemed necessary for the protection of resources. The leasing of <br />COC-56447 allows for additional conditions of approval to be developed at the time <br />surface activities are proposed. <br />MCC has attempted to use other means to adequately ventilate the methane gas from the <br />underground mine workings, including horizontal drill holes into the gob, and rerouting <br />airflows. According to MSHA, the mine has had limited success with these ot]ler <br />methods, and currently the best technology For ventilating methane fmm the workings is <br />by use of GVAs from the surface. <br />LY, INTPLEirIENTATIONbATE <br />This decision may be implemented immediately. MCC will be authorized to proceed <br />with a letter from the Paonia District Ratlger. <br />X. CONTACT PERSUN <br />Questions may be directed to Susan Speaz, paonia Ranger District, P.O. Box 1030, <br />Paonia, CO 81428, (970)-527-4131; electronic mail ssocar fs.fed.ue. <br />XI. APPEAL OPPORTUPIITIES <br />P, 06 <br />p. 6 <br />In accordance with 36 CFR 215.8(x)(4), this decision is not appealable. <br />