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_lp_ Findings of Compliance by The Colorado Mined Reclamation Division For The Bear Coal Company Mines Explanation of Findings Pursuant to Rule 2.07.6(2) of the Regulation of the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board for Coal Mining, the Mined Land Reclamation Division or the Board must make a number of written findings prior to the issuance of a permit. These findings are based on information made available to the Division that demonstrates that the applicant will be able to operate in compliance with the Colorado Surface Coal Mining Reclamation Act and the regulations promulgated pursuant to the Act. This findings document is organized according to the major disciplines reviewed during the permitting process. The written findings which must be made by the Division are addressed under the appropriate discipline subtitle. For example, findings concerning the protection of endangered or threatened fish and wildlife species will be found under the subtitle of Fish and Wildlife. Also, specific approvals required to be made by the Di-`vision pursuan to Rule 4 and thus requiring a written finding pursuant to Rule 2.07.6(2)(m) are discussed under the appropriate discipline subtitle. I. Legal, Financial and Compliance Information -Rule 2.03 The legal, financial and compliance information sections of the permit application for the Bear No. 3 Mine can be found in Section 2.03 of the permit revision application. Information requested in the Preliminary Adequacy Review letters (PAR) of August 23, 1985 and September 19, 1985, was submitted by the applicant, thus allowing the Division to make the following written findings. Pursuant to Rule 2.07.6(2)(8), on the basis of evidence submitted by the applicant, and through inquires sent to all states, the Division finds that Bear Coal Company does not own or control any operations which are currently (October 17, 1985) in violation of any law, rule, or regulation, or any provision of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 or the Colorado Surface Coal Mining Reclamation Act. Pursuant to Rule 2.07.6(2)(h), as of October 17, 1985, the Division finds Bear Coal Company does not own or control and has not controlled mining operations with a demonstrated pattern of willful violations of the Act of such nature, duration, and with such resulting irreparable damage to the environment as to indicate an intent not to comply with the provisions of the Act.