2008-03-05_PERMIT FILE - C1981013A

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or similar security deposited in lieu of a bond in connection with any surface coal mining operations. • (3) (a) through (f) Notices of Violation: Following is a list of all NOV's issued to Basin Resources, Westmoreland Coal Company, and Subsidiaries in the last three years. BASIN RESOURGES INC. Colorado, Golden Eagle Mine -Permit No. C-81-013 June 17, 2002 Regulatory Agency: State of Colorado, Division of Minerals and Geology Violation CV-2002-008: Failure to conduct hydrologic monitoring in accordance with the approved plan. Action: Submit reasons why samples were not taken and measures to prevent omissions in the future. Terminated: $1000 fine paid November 6, 2002 WESTMORELAND RESOURCES. INC. • Montana, Absaloka Mine, Permit SMP 85005 MSHA ID 24-00910 December 14, 2000 Regulatory Agency: Montana Department of Environmental Quality Violation 00-05-02: Initiated scoria removal prior to obtaining approval. Action: Submit an operation and reclamation plan for the scoria excavation. Terminated: May 15, 2001; fine assessed $420 Montana, Absaloka Mine, Permit SMP 85005 MSHA ID 24-00910 June 1, 2001 Regulatory Agency: Montana Department of Environmental Quality Violation 01-05-01: Insufficient depth of spoil scarification. Action: Letter of Mitigating Circumstances submitted to Montana Department of Environmental Quality; implement scarification technique to consistently penetrate to a minimum depth of 12 inches. Terminated: Vacated June 25, 2001, based on previous correspondence with the Montana Department of Environmental Quality Montana, Absaloka Mine, Permit SMP 85005 MSHA ID 24-00910 • March 11, 2002 Regulatory Agency: Montana Department of Environmental Quality lation 02-05-01: Failure to reestablish vegetation in accordance with reclamation plan. RN P~R-4 2.03-3 (Revised 3/6/04)