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verified that the two ponds continue to be suitable for [he postmining land use (see Memo dated x/20/99 in SL-03 file). Based on this recent verification, the Division finds that the current demonstration supports the Iona-term utility of the ponds and confirms the two ponds meet [he requirements of Section 4.0.9 for permanent impoundments. V. CRITERIA FOR PHASE III RELEASE Phase III is a final bond release. At Hayden Gulch, a Phase III bond release can occur: 1) No less than 10 years after the last year of augmented seeding, fertilizing, irrigation or other work [Section 3.02.3(2)]; 2) When the permittee has successfully completed all surface coal mining reclamation operations in accordance with the approved reclamation plan [Section 3.03.1(2)(c)]; 3) When all reclamation requirements of the Rules and the Act are fully met [Section 3.03.1(4)]; and 4) When the final inspection procedures of 3.03.2 have been satisfied [Section 3.03.1(2)(c)]. Phase III bond release requirements remaining to be addressed in this findings document. The Division has previously found that HGCC completed the following requirements for final bond release as part of the Phase I and Phase II bond release requirements: Phase I (approved in 1988 and 1991 Removal of concrete Removal of buildings and facilities Backfilling of pit Reduction of pit slopes Regrading backfill and ponds (roads, ditches, culverts and two ponds aze permanent) Reestablishment of drainage Redistribution of topsoil Phase II (discussed in this document in previous sections) Revegetation of disturbed areas sufficiently to support postmining land use (final bond release success criteria also were addressed) Control of erosion and stabilization and/or repair of rills and gullies that form on reclaimed lands Hayden Gulch Mine Page 1 t May 25, 1999 Phase II/III Bond Release