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<br />Because of numerous concerns by the Division over surface hydrology and groundwater issues,
<br />CCMC modified their proposed mine plan and submitted a "dry mine" plan in December 1982. This
<br />plan was approved by the Division as described in the June 16, 1983 Findings of Compliance. A
<br />mining permit for coal was issued to Colorado Coal Mining Company for the Colorado Coal Mine
<br />No. 1 on March 1 2, 1984. The mining allowed by this permit, however, never occurred.
<br />On February 22, 1985, the Director of the Department of Natural Resources was notified by Perma
<br />Resources of the acquisition of Kaiser Steel Corporation and the proposed transfer of Perma's
<br />subsidiary, Colorado Coal Mining Company, to Kaiser Steel Corporation. Information subsequently
<br />provided indicates this transfer took place on March 28, 1985.
<br />During the summer of 1986, the Division conducted a midterm review of the permit. In response
<br />to the Division's midterm adequacy comments, Kaiser Steel Corporation, having assumed the obliga-
<br />tions of the Colorado Coal Mining Company, responded by submitting two sets of reorganized and
<br />revised permit documents on December 24, 1986.
<br />In accordance with Rule 2.08.5, the Division notified Colorado Coal Mining Company of the need
<br />to renew the existing permit on June 3, 1988. The application was received on November 15,
<br />1988, and was approved on August 22, 1989.
<br />On January 26, 1989, a technical revision (TR-09) was approved which revised the mine's reclama-
<br />tion plan for the property.
<br />On June 1, 1989, a technical revision (TR-10) was approved which suspended hydrologic
<br />monitoring at the site.
<br />On March 8, 1990, a technical revision (TR-1 1) was approved that added a sediment control pond.
<br />On July 30, 1990, Kaiser Steel Resources applied for a Phase I Bond Release, requesting a reduc-
<br />tion inthe then-posted 5250,000.00 performance warranty to a new amount of S 100,000.00. The
<br />application was deemed complete upon receipt of the proof of publication of public notice on
<br />October 1, 1990. The Division scheduled and conducted a bond release inspection on October 19,
<br />1990. The request was subsequently approved on December 31, 1990.
<br />On January 22, 1992, a technical revision (TR-121 was approved that removed sedimentation
<br />control ponds A and B.
<br />On November 9, 1992, Kaiser Steel Resources applied for a Phase II Bond Release, requesting a
<br />reduction in the then-posted S 100,000.00 performance warranty to a new amount of 537,500.00.
<br />The application was found incomplete on November 24, 1992.
<br />On April 22, 1993, Kaiser Steel Resources submitted an. application for a permit revision (PR-01)
<br />to reduce the permit area and consolidate the permit documents. On June 3, 1993, Kaiser Steel
<br />Resources became Kaiser Resources, Inc., and requested this name change be reflected in the
<br />permit revision application.
<br />On June 25, 1993 and August 25, 1993, Kaiser Resources submitted additional information pertain-
<br />ing to the Phase II Bond Release found incomplete on November 24, 1992. Following a meeting
<br />with Division personnel on September 14, 1993, at which the Division determined that the
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