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c pF'CO III IIII IIII IIII III <br />:~~8 COLORADO DIVISION OF MINERALS AND GEOLv~T>< 999 <br />`"'~ ~ 1313 Sherman Stree[, Room 215, Denver, Colorado 80203, (303) 866-3567 <br />PROPOSED DECISION <br />for <br />Approval of Permit Renewal <br />The Colorado Division of Minerals and Geology, in accordance with C.R.S. 34-33-109(7), <br />proposes to Approve with conditions the renewal of a permit to conduct surface coal mining and <br />reclamation operations at the Man Mine, Permit No. C-1980-006. <br />This decision is based on a review of the complete and accurate application and the existing permit, <br />including all conditions and revisions approved up to January 11, 2002. In accordance with C.R.S. <br />34-33-109(7)(a), [he Division makes the following determinations which warrant that the permit be <br />renewed: <br />The terms and conditions of the valid, existing permit aze being satisfactorily met; <br />2. The present surface coal mining and reclamation operation is in compliance with all <br />requirements of the Colorado Surface Coal Mining Reclamation Act, C.R.S. 34-33-101 et <br />seq., and the Regulations promulgated thereunder; <br />3. The renewal requested does not substantially jeopardize the permittee's continuing <br />responsibility on existing permit azeas; <br />4. The operator ha_s provided evidence that the performance bond in effect for the operation <br />will continue in full force for the proposed period of renewal as well as any additional <br />bond required; <br />5. Any additional revised or updated information as required has been provided. <br />Based on a preponderance of the evidence, the permit issued to Kerr Coal Company meets the <br />requirements under the right of successive renewal. <br />The permit application will remain a binding part of the pem-ut. Renewal of the permit will be for a <br />term of five (5) years. <br />I conclude that there is no basis for denying the renewal. <br />DNISION OF MINERALS AND GEOLOGY <br />`~~c~`a. <br />Directo Date <br />C-RN~15 C198pW6 7RS 200?0116 13720 PM <br />