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A <br /> -57- <br /> Light use roads at Coal Basin are used for maintenance of ventilation <br /> fans, explorations activities, subsidence monitoring, and access to mine <br /> escapeways. The light use roads are infrequently used and most are not <br /> kept open during the winter months. The locations of these roads are <br /> shown on Exhibit II-B-5 of the application. <br /> The applicant supplied sufficient information on the light use roads to <br /> find the roads in compliance with all design criteria, except grade. No <br /> information was submitted on the grade of the light use roads. Field <br /> inspections indicated at least one light use road (Mine No. 2 escapeway) <br /> which may exceed the overall grade of 10 percent and the maximum pitch <br /> grade of 20 percent. However, as previously discussed with regard to the <br /> haul and access roads, if the roads are not in compliance, the resultant <br /> environmental damage which would occur to bring them into compliance <br /> would be detrimental . Furthermore, many of these light use roads, such <br /> as the Mine No. 2 escapeway, are reseeded following each use if they are <br /> infrequently used. Therefore, the Division finds the light use roads to <br /> be environmentally acceptable. <br /> The Division has reviewed the road drainage designs and find the proposed <br /> operation to be in compliance. <br /> With satisfactory resolution of the stipulation, the proposed operation <br /> will be in compliance with the requirements of this section. <br /> XX. Bonding - Rule 2.05.4(2) (b) <br /> Mid-Continent Resources, Inc. calculated a reclamation cost of <br /> $962,940.00. The Division subsequently reviewed these calculations and <br /> l recalculated the reclamation costs at $1,970,148.00. slid-Continent <br /> U" Resources, Inc. has agreed to submit a reclamation bond in the amount of <br /> $1 ,970, 148.00. <br /> Pursuant to Rules 2.07.6(2) (j) and 3.02.1 (1 ) , the performance bond in dNi <br /> tS� this amount will be filed with the Division, payable to the State of <br /> Colorado and the United States of America before l <br /> p :ermit will <br /> quired <br /> The following stipulation is re Tvision wy",4 <br /> Stipulation No. 10 <br /> A PERFORMANCE BOND IN THE 1UUNT OF $1 ,970, 148, PAYABLE TO THE <br /> STATE OF CULURAUU AND THE ,. MUST BE FILED <br /> WITH THE DIVISION ''ITHIN 30 DAYS OF PERMIT APPROVAL. <br /> :lith 'satisfactory resolution of the stipulation, the proposed operation <br /> will tie in compliance with the requirements of this section. <br />