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Midterm Review <br /> Orchard Valley and Orchard Valley West Mines <br /> (C-81-038) <br /> This document presents the results of the Division' s Midterm Review of the <br /> Cyprus Orchard Valley Coal Corporation, Orchard Valley and Orchard Valley West <br /> Mines . This Midterm Review was conducted to fulfill the requirements of <br /> Rules 2.08.3, 2 .06.200) , 2.06.3(4) , 2.06.5(3) , 2.06.7(5) , and 3.02.2(4) . <br /> Rule 2.08.3 requires that the Division conduct a review of each permit issued, <br /> prior to its midterm (2 1 /2 years) . Based on this review, for good cause <br /> shown, the Division may require reasonable revisions or modifications of the <br /> permit provisions to ensure compliance with the Act and Regulations . <br /> Rules 2 .06.2, 2 .06. 3, 2.06.5 and 2.06.7 require that experimental practices , <br /> mountain top removal variances, variances from approximate original contour <br /> (AOC) , and variances from contemporaneous reclamation, respectively, be <br /> reviewed by the Division where applicable during the midterm review. <br /> Rule 3.02.2(4) requires that the Division review the amount of the bond and <br /> the terms of acceptance of the bond every 2 1 /2 years . <br /> This midterm review consisted of a detailed review of the Orchard Valley and <br /> Orchard Valley West Mine permit application and Findings Document to identify <br /> any items that may have been overlooked during the initial review. The <br /> Division also reviewed all subsequent revisions and stipulation responses to <br /> ensure that all permit commitments and conditions were being followed . <br /> Hydrologic monitoring data was reviewed in conjunction with the review of the <br /> application to assess the adequacy of the monitoring plan and discussion of <br /> hydrologic impacts. Problems and observations from past inspection reports <br /> were also considered. <br /> -1- <br />