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a Residences owned by Mr. Truitt and Mr. Hudson, which they felt might have been impacted by mine subsidence, were observed and photographs were taken. Surface cracking on property owned by ivlr. Arney, which he was concerned might have been the result of mine subsidence, was also viewed and photographed. Photographs were viewed by DMG engineering geologist Jim Pendleton, and he conducted afollow-up subsidence inspection to view the Truitt, Hudson, and Arney properties, on March 17, 1999. The Division concluded, based on review of applicable documents and surface inspection, that no material damage related to Red Canyon Mine subsidence was evident. This determination, with Dr. Pendleton's detailed evaluation, was forwarded to [he operator and land owners by letter of April 15, 1999. An initial adequacy review letter was sent to the operator and copied to other bond release inspection participants on February 5, 1999. The Division requested additional information regarding water level data for coal seam monitoring well E-1. The primary issue of concern was whether rising water levels in the well were related to water levels in the abandoned mine worings, and if so, whether discharge from the sealed portals might occur in the future. The letter also included a preliminary subsidence evaluation from Dr. Pendleton, and indicated that arrangements would be made for him to inspect the sites of concern. The previously referenced letter of April 15, transmitted the Division's determination with respect to subsidence material damage, and a final technical evaluation letter of May 27, 1999, transmitted the Division's determination rcgarding compliance with hydrologic requirementst including issues associated with Well E-1 water levels. For reasons set forth in the May 27 transmittal, the Division determined that the mine had been satisfactorily reclaimed in accordance with permit requirements and regulatory provisions pertaining to protection of the hydrologic balance. The operator was advised that the sole remaining reclamation task to be completed prior to final bond release approval was the proper reclamation and filing of an abandonment report for four remaining monitoring wells. The wells were subsequently reclaimed, and an abandonment report was filed with the Division on June 11, 1999. No written objections or requests for informal conference were received during the bond release process. However, a number of landowners of property within or adjacent to the permit area contacted the Division by phone, seeking additional information or expressing concerns with possible subsidence damage to their property. The Division responded to all requests for information. Landowners who participated in the bond release inspection were sent copies of the inspection report. Also, landowners who had expressed concern with possible subsidence effects were sent copies of the Division's adequacy letters and technical evaluation reports relating to subsidence.