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�L —D (rJ fJ1iVH'! ✓�Ybn o� �vY1�4CroC�- ��k1 PUBLIC NOTICE The Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining, and Safety (Division) has begun the process of terminating its jurisdiction over the reclaimed Trini- dad Basin Coal Mine (TBM). The permit area and mine site are located about 5.5 miles west of the Ludlow exit on 1 -25 in Delagua Canyon in Las Animas County. The disturbed and reclaimed areas are in Sections 15 and 22, T31 S R65W of the 6th Principle Meridian. The permit area under consideration for termination of jurisdiction and final liability re- lease is approximately 1125 acres of which approximately 250 acres was disturbed for surface operations and subsequently reclaimed. The TBM coal mine was originally permitted by Trinidad Basin Mining, Inc., approved by the Division in 1982. The projected life of the mine was five years based on an annual production of 240,000 tons per year. Due to a pattern of violations that occurred in late 1983 and early 1984, the Mined Land Reclamation Board (MLRB) suspended the TBM mining permit. The Division was notified by the operator of the cessation of min- ing operations in November 1985 and the operator initiated reclamation operations. Following a another series of violations that occurred be- tween 1985 and 1992, in May 1993, the permit was permanently re- voked by the MLRB and the bond, in the amount of $132,280.00, was forfeited to the State of Colorado. Since the permit was revoked and the bond was forfeited, the Division has completed reclamation at the site utilizing all of the available bond monies. The Division has conducted regular and periodic inspections to document any undesirable conditions or instability in the reclamation work completed. Stability of the reclaimed land, successful revegetation of grasses, forbs and shrubs, minimization ofhydrologic impacts within the permitted area, and prevention ofhydrologic impacts outside the per- mitted area demonstrate that the site has been successfully reclaimed over the past 12 years. Current post- mining land use ofrangeland for cattle grazing and ranchette development has been achieved and dem- onstrated.over the revegetation liability period. This termination of jurisdiction process concludes the Division's over- sight and involvement with the TBM coal mine. No bond monies remain for release or disbursement to any party. Written comments, objections, or requests for an informal conference regarding this termination of juris- diction may be submitted to the Colorado Division of Reclamation, Min- ing, and Safety, 1313 Sherman St, Rm 215, Denver, CO 80203. Please submit those written comments within 30 days of the last publication of this notice. Published November 24, December 1, 8, 15, 2009