1986-12-11_PERMIT FILE - C1981017

• Permit No: C1981017
• IBM Index Class Name: Permit File
• Doc Date: 12/11/1986
• Doc Name: Permit Application Approval Package
• From: OSM
• To: Mid-Continent Resources, Inc
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

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Findings of the
Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Division
for
Mid-Continent Resources, Inc.
Coal Basin Mines
Explanation of Findings
Pursuant to Rule 2.07.6(2) of the regulations of the Colorado Mined Land
Reclamation Board for Coal Mining, the Mined Land Reclamation Division or the
Board must make a number of written findings prior to the issuance of a
permit. These findings are based on information made available to the
Division that demonstrates that the applicant will be able to operate in
compliance with the Colorado Surface Coal Mining Reclamation Act and the
regulations promulgated pursuant to the Act.
This Findings Document is organized according to the major disciplines
reviewed during the permitting process. The written findings which must be
made by the Division are addressed under the appropriate discipline subtitle.
For example, findings concerning the protection of endangered or threatened
fish and wildlife species will be found under the subtitle of Fish and
Wildlife. Also, any specific approvals required to be made by the Division
pursuant to Rule 4 and thus requiring a written finding pursuant to Rule
2.07.6(2)(m) are discussed under the appropriate discipline subtitle.
I . Legal , Financial, and Compliance Information - Rule 2.03
Legal, financial, and compliance information can be found on pages 1-31 in
Volume I , Chapter 1 of the permit application. The private mineral estate
will not be severed from the surface estate by this operation. Therefore, the
documentation required by Rule 2.03.6(2) is not required and the written
finding required by Rule 2.07.6(.2)(f) is not applicable.
Pursuant to Rule 2.07.6(2)(g) and on the basis of evidence submitted by the
applicant, ,the Division finds that Mid-Continent Resources, Inc. does not own
or control any operations which are currently in violation of any law, rule,
or regulation of the United States, or any state law, rule, or regulation or
any provision of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act or the
Colorado Surface Coal Mining Reclamation Act.