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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 3oard 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 suotitle. 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. With one exception, the applicant provided acceptable information proving legal right of entry. The applicant nas applied to the United States Forest Service for a special-use permit on the proposea new coal processing .vaste pile. This permit has not peen issued at present. However, based on conversations with Forest service personnel , it is evident that ? permit wi l 1 oe granted. - - - _ s�ion-rs--aire;ra i-e- to stiatia.