GENERAL51860

• Permit No: C1981024
• IBM Index Class Name: General Documents
• Doc Date: 3/13/1991
• Doc Name: Proposed Decision & Findings of Compliance for SL1
• From: Phase I
• Permit Index Doc Type: Findings
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

Findings of the
Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Division
for the
Colorado Coal Mine No. 1
Phase I Bond Release Application
II
Procedures for Seeking Release of Performance Bond (Rule 3.02.2)
The Division finds that, based on the review process history, the
requirements for seeking release of performance bonds as set forth in
Rule 3.03.2 have been met. Copies of written notices as required by
Rule 3.02(1)(a) have been submitted to the Division. Proof of
publication in accordance with Rule 3.02.2(11(b) has also been
submitted. A site inspection was held in accordance with Rule 3.03.2(21.
Criteria and Schedule for Release of Performance Bonds
Phase I - Rule 3.03.1(2)(a) states that "up to 60 percent of the total
bond amount applicable to an increment or permit area may be released
when the permittee successfully completes backfilling, regrading and
drainage control in accordance with the approved reclamation plan."
The operator has provided certified maps attesting that the disturbed
areas at the pit have been backfilled and graded in accordance with the
approved plan. Field investigations by the Division have verified slope
gradients. The regraded slopes have not exhibited any instability. The
Division therefore finds, in accordance with Rule 4.14.1(2) that the
operator has backfilled to insure stability and eliminate all spoil
piles, highwalls, and depressions. Backfilled material has been placed
to minimize adverse effects on ground water as required by Rule
4.14.1(2)(b). The Division also finds that the regraded areas meet the
approximate original contour requirements of Rule 4.14.1(2)(a).
Drainage control has been accomplished in compliance with the approved
plan. Reclaimed channels appear stable. There are no erosion problems
on the reclaimed areas. Topsoil has been reapplied and all disturbed
areas were seeded during the winter of 1989. Vegetative cover was
beginning to become established at the time of the bond release
inspection.
All buildings and structures have been demolished and removed in
accordance with the approved plan. The roads passing through the permit
area are county roads for which the operator has no liability. The only
remaining reclamation work requiring earthwork is:
regrading the upper end of the upland diversion
(approximately 350'1;
removal and reclamation of two sediment ponds:
removal and reclamation of diversion ditches which carry surface
runoff to the ponds.
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