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This document presents the results of the Division's Midterm Review of the Hayden Gulch <br /> Terminal, Inc., Hayden Gulch Loadout permit. This Midterm Review was conducted to fulfill the <br /> requirements of Rules 2.08.3, 2.06.2(10), 2.06.3(4), 2.06.7(5) and 3.02.2(4). <br /> Rule 2.08.3 requires that the Division conduct a review of each permit issued, prior to its midterm <br /> (21h years). Based on this review, for good cause shown, the Division may require reasonable <br /> revisions or modifications of the permit provisions to ensure compliance with the Act and <br /> Regulations. <br /> Rules 2.06.2, 2.06.3, 2.06.5 and 2.06.7 require that experimental practices, mountaintop removal <br /> variances, variances from approximate original contour (AOC) and variances from contemporane- <br /> ous reclamation, respectively, be reviewed by the Division where applicable during the Midterm <br /> Review. <br /> Rule 3.02.2(4) requires that the Division review the amount of the bond and the terns of <br /> acceptance of the bond every 21h years. <br /> This Midterm Review consisted of a detailed review of the Hayden Gulch Loadout permit applica- <br /> tion and Findings Document to identify any items that may have been overlooked during the initial <br /> review. The Division also reviewed all subsequent revisions and stipulation responses to ensure <br /> that all permit commitments and conditions were being followed. Problems and observations from <br /> past inspection reports where also considered. <br /> SECTION I - HISTORY <br /> The Hayden Gulch Loadout is located about two miles southeast of Hayden, Colorado, in Routt <br /> County. The permit area encompasses the loadout facilities and the railroad spur. <br /> Originally, the HG Loadout was part of the Hayden Gulch Mine. Construction of the loadout had <br /> begun in March 1978 and was completed for operations in August 1978. In December of 1980, <br /> the HG Coal Company submitted an application for a reclamation permit with the State of <br /> Colorado. The permit was issued on January 4, 1981 for Permit No. C-80-003. Permit renewals <br /> were successfully completed on January 4, 1987 and January 4, 1992. <br /> A purchase agreement was completed on September 28, 1992 between the HG Coal Company and <br /> HG Terminal, Inc. for the loadout facilities and railroad spur. The loadout was then leased to <br /> Peabody Coal Company. A new permit, C-92-081, was issued for the Hayden Gulch Loadout on <br /> May 22, 1993. <br /> This Midterm Review was due on November 17, 1995. This review contains several adequacy <br /> questions from the Division. If, as a result of this Midterm Review, information in the permit <br /> application needs to be added or changed, then the appropriate revision needs to be submitted by <br /> the operator. <br />