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-15- FINDINGS OF THE COLORADO MINED LAND RECLAMATION DIVISION FOR THE ALLEN MINE Explanation of Findings Pursuant to Rule 2.07.6(2) of the regulations of the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board for Coai Mining, the Mined Land Reclamation Division or the Board must make a number of written findings prior to the issuance of a permit. These findings are based on information made available to the Division that demonstrates that the applicant will be able to operate in compliance with the Colorado Surface Coal Mining Reclamation Act and the regulations promulgated pursuant to the Act. This findings document is organized according to the major disciplines reviewed during the permitting process. The written findings which must be made by the Division are addressed under the appropriate discipline subtitle. For example, findings concerning the protection of endangered or threatened fish and wildlife species will be found under the subtitle of Fish and Wildlife. Also, any specific approvals required to be made by th D vision pursuant to Rule 4 and thus requiring a written finding pursuant to Rule 2.07.6(2)(m) are discussed under the appropriate discipline Subtitle. I. Legal, Financial, and Compliance Information - Rule 2.03 Sections of the application dealing with legal, financial, and compliance information can be found on pages 2.03-1 through 2.03-18 of Volume I. These sections have been reviewed for compliance by the Division. Pursuant to Rule 2.07.6(2)(9) and on the basis of evidence submitted by the applicant; the Division finds that CF&I Steel Corporation does not own or control any operations which are currently in violation of any law, rule or regulation of the United States, or any state law, rule, or regulation or any provision of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act or the Colorado Surface Coal Mining Reclamation Act. Pursuant to Rule 2.07.6(2)(h), the Division finds that CF&I Steel Corporation does not control and has not controlled any mining operations with a demonstrated pattern of willful violations of the Act of such nature, duration, and with such resulting irreparable damage to the environment as to indicate an intent not to comply with the provisions of the Act. Pursuant to Rule 2.07.6(2)(f) the Division has determined that for this operation, private mineral estate has not been severed from private surface estate. The applicant has supplied the documents specified by Rule 2.03.6(2). The proposed operation is in compliance with the requirements of this section.