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Operations at the Jansen Loadout will be limited to weighing of coal trucks, unloading and <br />stockpiling of coal, and conveying and loading of coal onto unit trains. The operator estimates <br />that 12,000 tons of coal can be stored at the site. The operator will use covered coal <br />conveyors and water spray to minimize fugitive dust. Stormwater runoff will be handled mainly <br />by the existing grade and a series of ditches and small sumps. No fuel or other hazardous <br />materials will be stored at the site. Mine identification signs will be posted at the entrance to <br />the site on the west side and the perimeter of the disturbed area will be marked. <br />The pre- mining and post- mining land use at the Jansen Loadout is industrial. When the <br />Jansen Loadout is no longer necessary, all structures, except those specifically indentified in <br />Attachment 2 of Exhibit 40 for permanent retention, will be removed and the site will be graded <br />and returned to a rail siding area for use by the landowner. <br />FINDINGS OF THE COLORADO DIVISION OF MINERALS AND GEOLOGY <br />FOR THE NEW ELK MINE <br />Explanation of Findings <br />Pursuant to Rule 2.07.6(2) of the Regulations of the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board <br />for Coal Mining, and the approved state program, the Division of Reclamation, Mining, and <br />Safety or the Board must make specific written findings prior to issuance of a permit, permit <br />renewal or permit revision. These findings are based on information made available to the <br />Division that demonstrates that the applicant will be able to operate in compliance with the <br />Colorado Surface Coal Mining Reclamation Act and the Regulations promulgated pursuant to <br />the Act. <br />The written findings in the following sections required by Rule 2.07.6(2) are listed in <br />accordance with that Rule. The findings and specific approvals required pursuant to Rule <br />2.07.6(2)(m) are listed in accordance with Rule 4 and are organized under subject or discipline <br />subtitles. <br />The following findings were re- evaluated and updated, if necessary, to reflect changes that will <br />occur as a result of Permit Revision No. 2. <br />SECTION A <br />Findings Required by Rule 2.07.6(2) <br />1. The permit application is accurate and complete. All requirements of the Act and these <br />rules have been complied with (2.07.6(2)(a)). <br />7 <br />