REV105826

• Permit No: C1981035
• IBM Index Class Name: Revision
• Doc Date: 8/20/2007
• Doc Name: Proposed Decision Letter & Forms
• From: DRMS
• To: National King Coal, LLC
• Type & Sequence: RN5
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

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COLORADO DIVISION OF RECLAMATION, MINING AND SAFETY
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PROPOSED DECISION
for
Approval of Permit Renewal
The Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety, 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 King Coal Mine, Permit No. C-1981-035.
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 August 17, 2007. In accordance with C.R.S.
34-33-109(7)(a), the Division makes the following determinations which warrant that the permit be
renewed:
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;
The renewal requested does not substantially jeopazdize the petmittee's continuing
responsibility on existing permit azeas;
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 National King Coal, LLC 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) yeazs.
I conclude that [here is no basis for denying the renewal.
RECLAMATION, MINING AND SAFETY
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