2012-01-18_REVISION - C1994082 (5)

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DIVISION OF RECLAMATION, MINING AND SAFETY Department of Natural Resources 1313 Sherman St., Room 215 Denver, Colorado 80203 Phone: (303) 866 -3567 FAX: (303) 832 -8106 January 18, 2012 Kenneth Walker Office of Surface Mining Western Regional Coordinating Center 1999 Broadway, Suite 3320 Denver, CO 80202 Re: Yoast Mine (Permit No. C- 1994 -082) Bond Release Application No. 3 (SL -3) Dear Mr. Walker: The Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety has issued a proposed decision to Approve Bond Release Application No. 3 at the Yoast Mine. This decision will become final at the close of the thirty (30) day public comment period, which commences with the initial publication in the Steamboat Pilot. A copy of the proposed decision and written findings is enclosed. Since this mine is a federal mine, our decision is subject to the concurrence of OSM, and the signature of an authorized OSM representative is required for release of the bond. Therefore, the Division respectfully requests that OSM notify the Division of concurrence or nonconcurrence prior to the end of the public comment period, in accordance with the agreement dated June 30, 1997, Procedures for Cooperating State and Federal Agencies to Provide Mutual Concurrence on the Release of Performance Bonds from Federal Lands Coal Mining Operations. If you have questions or need of additional information, please contact me. Sincerely, Susan L. Burgmaier Environmental Protection Specialist Enclosure C -SL-12 C1994082 SLB 01182012012621.docx Mined Land Reclamation STATE OF COLORADO COLORADO DIVISION OF RECLAMATION MINING —&— SAFETY John W. Hickenlooper Governor Mike King Executive Director Loretta E. Pineda Director Office of Office of Denver • Grand Junction • Durango Active and Inactive Mines