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OL . k 1 <br /> FINDINGS OF THE <br /> COLORADO MINED LAND RECLAMATION DIVISION <br /> FOR <br /> MID-CONTINENT RESOURCES, INC. <br /> COAL BASIN MINES <br /> Explanation of Findings <br /> Pursuant to Rule 2.07.6(2) of the regulations of the Colorado Mined Land <br /> Reclamation Board for Coal Mining, the Mined Land Reclamation Division or <br /> the Board must make a number of written findings prior to the issuance of <br /> a permit. These findings are based on information made available to the <br /> Division that demonstrates that the applicant will be able to operate in <br /> compliance with the Colorado Surface Coal Mining Reclamation Act and the <br /> regulations promulgated pursuant to the Act. <br /> This Findings Document is organized according to the major disciplines <br /> reviewed during the permitting process. The written findings which must <br /> be made by the Division are addressed under the appropriate discipline <br /> subtitle. For example, findings concerning the protection of endangered <br /> or threatened fish and wildlife species will be found under the subtitle <br /> of Fish and Wildlife. Also, any specific approvals required to be made <br /> by the Uivision pursuant to Rule 4 and thus requiring a written finding <br /> pursuant to Rule 2.07.6(2) (m) are discussed under the appropriate <br /> discipline subtitle. <br /> 1. Legal, Financial , and Compliance Information - Rule 2.03 <br /> Legal , financial, and compliance information can be found on pages 1-31 <br /> in Volume I, Chapter 1 of the permit application. With one exception, <br /> the applicant provided acceptable information proving legal right of <br /> entry. The applicant has applied to the United States Forest Service for <br /> a special-use pernit on the proposed new coal processing waste pile. <br /> This permit has not been issued at present. However, based on <br /> conversations with Forest Service personnel, it is evident that a pernit <br /> will be granted. ii <br /> s- <br /> o <br />