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-5- Findings of the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Division for the arvey ap Project Explanation of Findings ~ Pursuant to Rule 2.02.4(3) of the regulations of the Colorado Mined Land • Reclamation Board for Coal Mining, the Mined Land Reclamation Division or the Board must make several written findings prior to approval of an ' application. 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 docwnent is organized according to the major disciplines y 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. I. Leoal and Compliance Information - Rules 2.02.3(1)(a & bl and The Division has reviewed the application for compliance with the above sections of the regulations. The coal to be extracted and the land to be affected is owned by Ed and Helen Christine "Nell" Eldridge. The legal basis for right of entry is provided by a lease agreement contained in Exhibit A which names Western Associated Energy Corporation, a Texas Corporation as lessee. Western Associated Energy Corporation is the parent corporation of Eastside Coal Company, Inc. The proposed operation is in compliance with the requirements of this section. II. Cultural and Historic Resources - Rule 2.02.3(1)(c)(i) A letter from the State Historical Preservation Officer contained in Exhibit C of the application documents that the Colorado Historical Society was contacted and that no significant cultural resources occur within the area to be affected. The Division finds that the proposed exploration area is not within a Designated Natural Area or a National Natural Landmark. The proposed exploration area does not contain districts, sites, buildings, structures, or objects listed in the National Register of Historic Places.