REV92493

• Permit No: C1984065
• IBM Index Class Name: Revision
• Doc Date: 1/14/1997
• Doc Name: PROPOSED DECISION FOR APPROVAL OF PERMIT RENEWAL
• Type & Sequence: RN3
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

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`" COL~O DIVISION OF MINEIL~.S AND GEOLOGY
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PROPOSED DECLSION III IIIIIIIIIIIII I
for
Approval of Permit Renewal
The Colorado Division of Minerals and Geology, in accordance with C.R.S. 34-33-109(7),
proposes to approve with conditions the renewal of a permit to conduct surface coal mining and
reclamation operations at the Coal Ridge No. 1 Mine, Permit No. C-84-065.
This decision is based on a review of the complete and accurate application and the existing
permit, including all conditions and revisions approved up to January 10, 1997. In accordance
with C.R.S. 34-33-109(7)(a), the Division makes the following determinations which warrant
that the permit be renewed:
1. The terms and conditions of the valid, existing permit aze being satisfactorily met;
2. The present surface coal mining and reclamation operation is in compliance with all
requirements of the Colorado Surface Coal Mining Reclamation Act, C.R.S. 34-33-101
et seq., and the Regulations promulgated thereunder;
3. The renewal requested does not substantially jeopardize the permittee's continuing
responsibility on existing permit areas;
4. The operator has provided evidence that the performance bond in effect for the
operation will continue in full force for the proposed period of renewal as well as any
additional bond required;
5. Any additional revised or updated information as required has been provided.
Based on a preponderance of the evidence, the permit issued to NCIG Financial, Inc. meets the
requirements under the right of successive renewal.
The permit application will remain a binding part of the permit. Renewal of the permit will be
for a term of five (5) years.
I conclude that there is no basis for denying the renewal.
DIVISION OF MINERALS AND GEOLOGY
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