2013-04-18_PERMIT FILE - C2009087 ‎(3)‎

• Permit No: C2009087
• IBM Index Class Name: Permit File
• Doc Date: 4/18/2013
• Doc Name: Rule 2 Permits
• Section_Exhibit Name: 2.01 General Permit Requirements
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

RULE 2 - PERMITS
2.01 General Permit Requirements
2.01.1 Scope
The scope of this sectloll establishes the minimum general requirements for permits required to
commence or Continue UndergroUlld coal Illllling and reclamation operations under the Colorado
regulatory framework. The objective of this section is to assure that all operations make timely
application for permits, and that all Underground coal mining and reclamation operations are
conducted only under permits issued in accordance with the requirements of tine Colorado Surface
Coal Miniilo Reclamation Act and regulations promulgated there Linder.
2.01.2 General Requirements for Existing Operations
Peabody Sage Creek Mine (PSCM) is not an existing operation. so this section is not applicable.
2.01.3 General Requirements for Permits for All Surface Coal Mining and
Reclamation Operations
Peabody Sage Creek Mining. LLC (PSCM) has prepared this application in compliance with the
applicable requirements of Rules 2, 3, and 4 of the approved Regulations for the Colorado Mined
Land Reclamation Board (CMLRB) for Coal Mining.
2.01.4 Permit Requirements for New Surface Coal Mining and Reclamation
Operations
A complete permit application is beinil filed in accordance with applicable provisions of Rules 2
and 4.
2.01.5 Permit Term
With this Permit Application submittal, PSCM is submitting the information necessary for the
Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining. and Safety (CDRMS) to make a finding that PSCM will
conduct underground mining operations for the initial permit term of five years in compliance with
all applicable regulatory provisions. PSCM has a reasonable expectation that the proposed
activities will be initiated within three years of permit approval, and project initiation will not
extend beyond the period for diligent development allowed on any Federal coal lease under Section
7 of the Federal Mineral Lands Leasing Act, as amended. At this time PSCM does not anticipate
the need for extension of the time allowed for commencement of operations, but wishes to reserve
the right to request an extension, if needed in the future, under the applicable regulatory provisions
of Rule 2.01.5. If initial operations prove technically and economically viable, PSCM anticipates
that filings will be made for renewal of the mine permit for additional five -year permit terms under
applicable regulatory provisions providing for the right of renewal for successive renewal.
2.01.6 Permit Fees
PSCM will pay the permit fee of $2,500 dollars with this permit application. PSCM's permit area is
approximately 10,164 acres.
Midterm Review 2.01 -1 Revision 04/2013