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3) The objector expresses a concern that the applicant's proposed access road is never intended to be built. The objector states that the applicant intends to later switch back to the original Kinikin Road access point once the permit is issued. As noted in the Division's response to the objector on June 13~`', a permit holder cannot arbitrarily switch access points. The application states that the "green gate' access off Kinikin Road may be used at a future date, but only if litigation is settled in the applicant's favor. If such a scenario occurred, the permitee would be required to follow the requirements of 2 CCR 407-4, Rule 1.10.1. This Rule provides that amendments are to be reviewed by the Board in the same manner as a new application including the requirements of public notice and adjacent landowner notifications of the proposed changes per 2 CCR407-4, Rule 1.10.1(4). Any use of the Kinikin Road, Green Gate access without an approved amendment to the proposed permit would be considered a possible violation of the approved permit and subject to possible civil penalties, bond forfeiture arid/ or permit revocation by the Mined Land Reclamation Board. 4) The objector has requested the permit not be approved unless an adequate plan clearly details the road specifications, estimated costs for construction, proof of adequate funding for construction and a certain timeframe for the construction of said access road. The objector also request that if the access is later changed that the proposed permit be terminated and a new permit initiated from the start. The Division has received the specifications for the construction of the road in reference to width and type of materials used for construction, which are noted in the amendment to the application. The Division has no regulatory authority to ask for estimates on road construction costs, proof of adequate funding or requiring construction within a certain time frame. Staffs opinion after review of all materials is that these issues are beyond the scope of the Mined Land Reclamation Board's authority. It appears that the Board has no statutory authority to require what the objector requests. Further, the objector has failed to supply documentation of interest within 200 feet of the access road property or directly adjacent to the proposed access road, thus failing to show possible harm.