GENERAL48047

• Permit No: C1981028
• IBM Index Class Name: General Documents
• Doc Date: 10/30/2006
• Doc Name: Proposed Decision & Findings of Compliance for RN5
• Permit Index Doc Type: Findings
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

Table of Contents
1. Introduction ..................................................... 5
1.1 Legal Description 5
1.2 Acronyms 6
2. Proposed Decision ................................................ . 7
3. Summary ...................................................... .7
3.1 The Review Process 7
3.1.1 Initiation of Renewal 7
3.1.2 Public Notice 7
3.1.3 Application Reviews and Responses 7
3.1.4 Status of Permit Stipulations 7
3.1.5 Technical Revision $
3.1.6 Minor Revisions 8
3.1.7 Bond Releases 8
3.1.8 Applicant Violator System $
3.2 Description of the Environment 9
3.2.1 Maps 9
3.2.2 General, Disturbed and Affected Area 9
3.2.3 Resource to be Mined 9
3.2.4 Geology, Soils and Topography 9
3.2.5 Surface and Ground Water 10
3.2.6. Climate 10
3.2.7 Vegetation, Wildlife and Land Use 10
3.3 Description of the Operation and Reclamation Plans 11
3.3.1 Topsoil Stripping and Replacement Depths 11
3.3.2 Revegetation Techniques 11
3.3.3 Mining Techniques, Directions, Mine Life, Production Rates 12
3.3.4 Surface Handling of Coal 12
3.3.5 Disposal of Waste 12
3.3.6 Other Reclamation 12
3.3.7 Water Rights and Usage 12
Findings of the Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety ................ 13
Explanation of Findings .............................................. 13
Section A -Rule 2.07.6 .............................................. 13
I . Accuracy and Completeness 13
2. Feasibility 13
3. Assessment of Probable Cumulative Hydrologic Impacts 13
4. Relative Location 14
5. National Register of Historic Places and Public Pazks 15
6. Mineral and Surface Estates 15
7. Compliance with Laws, Rules and Regulations 15
8. Determination of Willful Violations 15
Permit Renewa105 Findings October 30, 2006
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