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Surface Coal Mining Reclamation Act, the Division finds that MINREC, Inc. does not own or <br />control any operations which are currently in violation of any law, rule, or regulation of the <br />United States, or any State law, rule, or regulation, or any provision of the Surface Mining <br />Control and Reclamation Act or the Colorado Surface Coal Mining Reclamation Act [Rule <br />2.07.6(2)(g)(i)]• <br />8. The operator does not control and has not controlled mining operations with a demonstrated <br />pattern of willful violations of the Act of such nature, duration, and with such resulting <br />irreparable damage to the environment as to indicate an intent not to comply with the provisions <br />of the Act [Rule 2.07.6(2)(h)]. <br />9. The Division finds that surface coal mining and reclamation operations to be performed under <br />this permit will not be inconsistent with other such operations anticipated to be performed in <br />areas adjacent to the permit area [Rule 2.07.6(2)(i)]. <br />10. The Division currently holds a reclamation bond in the amount of $100,000.00 for the North <br />Thompson Creek Mines. The bond is in the form of a certificate of deposit from the US Bank. <br />This bond amount was retained following the fourth (November 13, 2001) bond release on this <br />permit. The Division's estimate for remaining reclamation work at the site is $42,115 [Rule <br />2.07.6(2)(j)]• <br />11. The Division has made a positive determination that there is no prime farmland within the <br />permit area. Based on information provided in the application, the Division has determined that <br />an alluvial valley floor exists within the permit or adjacent area. This alluvial valley floor is <br />known as the Roaring Fork Valley and was affected by the loadout. The essential hydrologic <br />functions of this alluvial valley floor were restored by reclamation work [Rule 2.07.6(2)(k) and <br />2.06.8(3)(c)]. For additional findings concerning this alluvial valley floor, please see Section B, <br />VIII, below. <br />12. The Division approved the post-mining land uses of the operation. It was determined that the <br />requirements of Rule 4.16 [Rule 2.07.6(2)(1)] are met for unimproved rangeland areas and <br />developed water resources of the mine site, and for pastureland and rangeland at the loadout site. <br />13. The Division finds the Application in compliance with the specific approvals required under <br />Rule 4 [Rule 2.07.6(2)(m)]. See Section B of this Findings. <br />14. The Division finds that the activities proposed by the applicant would not affect the <br />continued existence of endangered or threatened species or result in the destruction or adverse <br />modification of their critical habitats [Rule 2.07.6(2)(n)]. There was no response to coordination <br />initiated with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) on this renewal of an existing permit. <br />15. The Division has contacted the Office of Surface Mining, Reclamation Fees Branch. As of <br />May 12 2009, MINREC, Inc., the operator, is current in the payment of reclamation fees required <br />by 30 CFR Chapter VII, subchapter R [Rule 2.07.6(2)(0)]. <br />North Thompson Creek C-1981-025 <br />Permit Renewal 05 <br />12 May 2009 <br />13