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Creek disturbance will not necessarily be replaced to the same original thickness fsee the topsoil section below for detailsl, All surfaces will be returned to the approximate original contour (AOC1 with two exceptions. The Bear Creek and Hubbard Creek ventilation facilities will be backfilled only to the extent practical given the fact that these small facilities areas are pre-existing and cut into steep slopes. A variance from AOC has been granted in accordance with the backfilling and grading provisions of the Regulations (See Section VII of this documentl. Permanent waste piles will be blended into the surrounding topography. The main mine access road will be left in place following mining in order to provide access to the Somerset Cemetery and Elk Creek. The powerline access road and powerline corridor will be reclaimed. Following grading, all pre-law disturbed areas in the Elk Creek Yard will have surface material sampled to determine if it will be suitable for direct revegetation. The Sanborn Creek disturbance will be sampled in a similar fashion. If it is found that the surface material is not suitable, the area will be topdressed with suitable materials obtained from excavation for reestablishment of the Elk Creek drainage, from a borrow area near the backfilled Elk Creek access portals or from topsoil stockpiles. Suitable plant growth medium will be spread to a thickness of 6 inches. The area will then be seeded with the approved seed mixture and mulched at the rate of 4000 pounds of straw per acre. Straw will be crimped in along the contour. It is anticipated that active mining operations will continue for at least 15 years. Reclamation operations will begin immediately following the decision to close the mine. Findings of the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Division for Somerset Mine Explanation of Findings Pursuant to Rule 2.07.6(2) of the Regulations of the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board for Coal Mining, and the approved state program, the Mined Land Reclamation Division or the Board must make specific written findings prior to issuance of a permit, permit renewal or permit revision. 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. The findings in the following sections required by Rule 2.07.6(21 are listed in accordance with that Rule. The findings and specific approvals required pursuant to Rule 2.07.6(21(m) are listed in accordance with Rule 4 and are organized under subject or discipline subtitles. This Findings Document has been updated for this permit revision. The following findings have been reevaluated and updated as necessary to reflect changes which will occur as a result of this Dermit revision. -g-