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This document presents the results of the Division's Midterm Review of the Trapper Mining Inc., <br /> Trapper Mine permit. This Midterm Review was conducted to fulfill the requirements of Rules <br /> 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 /> (2'/2 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 contemporaneous <br /> reclamation, respectively, be reviewed by the Division where applicable during the Midterm Review. <br /> Rule 3.02.2(4) requires that the Division review the amount of the bond and the terms of acceptance <br /> of the bond every 2% years. <br /> This Midterm Review consisted of a detailed review of the Trapper Mine permit application and <br /> Findings Document to identify any items that may have been overlooked during the initial review. <br /> The Division also reviewed all subsequent revisions and stipulation responses to ensure that all <br /> permit'commitments and conditions were being followed. Problems and observations from past <br /> inspection reports were also considered. <br /> SECTION I. - HISTORY <br /> The Trapper Mine is located approximately 6%x miles south of Craig, in Moffat County. Mining <br /> operations began in 1977, with facility construction dating back to 1975. Initial operations were <br /> conducted by Utah International, Inc., under Permit No. C-76-011. On February 2, 1981, Utah <br /> International, Inc. submitted an application for a new permit, pursuant to Section 34-33-109 of the <br /> Colorado Surface Coal Mining and Reclamation Act. The permit was issued by the Colorado Mined <br /> Land Reclamation Division as Permit No. C-81-010 on December 31, 1982. <br /> On April 27, 1983, the Division approved a transfer of ownership of the Trapper Mine from Utah <br /> International, Inc. to Trapper Mining Inc. On June 25, 1987, Trapper Mining Inc. submitted a <br /> proper renewal application, and the renewed permit was issued on December 31, 1987. <br /> Trapper Mine was issued its second permit renewal, with stipulations, on December 31, 1992. On <br /> January 19, 1993, Permit Revision No. 3 was approved. This permit revision incorporated into the <br /> permit application the issues that were resolved in the Permit Renewal No. 2 process, including the <br /> opening of new pit areas. <br /> This Midterm Review was due June 29, 1995. The first set of adequacy questions was sent on <br /> June 23, 1995. A second set of adequacy questions is contained within this Midterm Review <br /> document. <br />