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<br /> <br />Findings of the <br />Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Division <br />for the <br />Canadian Strip Mine <br />Bond Release Application <br />Procedures for Seeking Release of Performance Bond (Rule 3.02.2) <br />The Division finds that, based on the review process history, the <br />requirements for seeking release of performance bonds as set forth in <br />Rule 3.03.2 have been met. Copies of written notices as required by Rule <br />3.03.2(1)(a) have been submitted to the Division. Proof of publication <br />in accordance with Rule 3.03.2(1)(b) has also been submitted. A site <br />inspection was held on May 13, 1988, and on May 18, 1988 in accordance <br />with Rule 3.03.2(2). <br />II. Criteria and Schedule for Release of Performance Bonds <br />Phase I - Rule 3.03.1(2)(a) states that "Up to sixty percent of the total <br />bond amount applicable to an increment or permit areal shall be released <br />when the permittee successfully completes backfilling, regrading, and <br />drainage control of the bonded area is in accordance with his approved <br />reclamation plan." <br />Certified maps of the post-mining topography have been submitted by the <br />operator. The area has been backfilled and graded in accordance with the <br />approved plan. Field investigations by the Division have verified slope <br />gradients. In general, the slopes were regraded to insure stability. <br />All spoil pile, highwalls, and depressions have been eliminated. In <br />addition, monitoring data indicates that the backfilled material has been <br />placed to minimize adverse effects on ground water and leaching of toxic <br />materials. The Division finds that the requirements of Rule 4.14.1(2) <br />have been met. <br />Drainage control has been accomplished at all sites in compliance with <br />the approved plan. All reclaimed and reestablished channels appear to be <br />stable. <br />The Division is recommending that sixty percent of the bond covering the <br />mine site area be released. Sufficient money will remain to conduct all <br />remaining reclamation. <br />