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This document presents the results of the Division's Midterm Review of the Trapper Mining Inc., Trapper Mine permit. This Midterm Review was conducted to fulfill the requirements of Rules 2.08.3, 2.06.2(10), 2.06.3(4), 2.06.7(5) and 3.02.2(4). Rule 2.08.3 requires that the Division conduct a review of each permit issued, prior to its midterm (2'/~ yeazs). Based on this review, for good cause shown, the Division may require reasonable revisions or modifications of the permit provisions to ensure compliance with the Act and Regulations. Rules 2.06.2, 2.06.3, 2.06.5 and 2.06.7 require that experimental practices, mountaintop removal variances, variances from approximate original contour (AOC) and variances from contemporaneous reclamation, respectively, be reviewed by the Division where applicable during the Midterm Review. Rule 3.02.2(4) requires that the Division review the amount of the bond and the terms of acceptance of the bond every 2%: yeazs. This Midterm Review consisted of a detailed review of the Trapper Mine permit application and Findings Document to identify any items that may have been overlooked during the initial review. The Division also reviewed all subsequent revisions and stipulation responses to ensure that all permit commitments and conditions were being followed. Problems and observations from past inspection reports were also considered. SECTION I. -HISTORY The Trapper Mine is located approximately 6%: miles south of Craig, in Moffat County. Mining operations began in 1977, with facility construction dating back to 1975. Initial operations were conducted by Utah International, Inc., under Permit No. C-76-011. On February 2, 1981, Utah International, Inc. submitted an application for a new permit, pursuant to Section 34-33-109 of the Colorado Surface Coal Mining and Reclamation Act. The permit was issued by the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Division as Permit No. C-81-010 on December 31, 1982. On April 27, 1983, the Division approved a transfer of ownership of the Trapper Mine from Utah International, Inc. to Trapper Mining Inc. On June 25, 1987, Trapper Mining Inc. submitted a proper renewal application, and the renewed permit was issued on December 31, 1987. Trapper Mine was issued its second permit renewal, with stipulations, on December 31, 1992. On January 19, 1993, Permit Revision No. 3 was approved. This permit revision incorporated into the permit application the issues that were resolved in the Permit Renewal No. 2 process, including the opening of new pit areas. This MidtetTn Review was due June 29, 1995. The first set of adequacy questions was sent on June 23, 1995. A second set of adequacy questions is contained within this Midterm Review document.