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FINDINGS OF THE <br />COLORADO MINED LAND RECLAMATION DIVISION <br />FOR <br />THE BOURG STRIP MINE <br />Explanation of Findings <br />Pursuant to Rule 2.07.6(2) of the Regulations of the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Boazd <br />for Coal Mining, and the approved state program, the Division of Minerals and Geology or the <br />Board must make specific written findings prior to issuance of a permit, permit renewal or permit <br />revision. These findings are based on information made available to the Division that <br />demonstrates that the applicant will be able to operate in compliance with the Colorado Surface <br />Coal Mining Reclamation Act and the Regulations promulgated pursuant to the Act. <br />The findings in the following Sections required by Rule 2.07.6(2) aze listed in accordance with <br />that Rule. The findings and specific approvals required pursuant to Rule 2.07.6(2)(m) are listed <br />in accordance with Rule 4 and aze organized under subject or discipline subtitles. <br />This findings document is updated upon permit renewal. This is the renewal findings document <br />for the Bourg Strip Mine, which has a 5 year permit term. The following findings were <br />reevaluated and updated to reflect changes which have occurred during the past permit term. <br />Any stipulations from the original permit and findings document or subsequent revisions, that <br />have been totally resolved to the satisfaction of the Division, have been removed from this <br />document. <br />SECTION A <br />Findings Required by Rule 2.07.6(2) <br />1. The permit application is accurate and complete. All requirements of the Act and these <br />Rules have been complied with. (2.07.6(2)(a)). <br />Based on information contained in the permit application and other information available <br />to the Division, the Division finds that surface coal mining and reclamation can be <br />feasibly accomplished at the Bourg Strip Mine. (2.07.6(2)(b)). <br />3. The assessment of the probable cumulative impacts of all anticipated coal mining in the <br />general area on the hydrologic balance, as described in 2.05.6(3), has been made by the <br />Division. This assessment entitled North Park Cumulative Hydrologic Statement is <br />available for inspection at the offices of the Division. The Division finds that the <br />operations proposed under the application have been designed to prevent damage to the <br />Bourg Strip Mine. C-81-021 12 August 4, 1998 <br />