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<br /> <br />1313 Sherman St. Room 215 Denver, CO 80203 P (303) 866-3567 F (303) 832-8106 https://drms.colorado.gov <br />Jared Polis, Governor | Dan Gibbs, Executive Director | Michael A. Cunningham, Director <br />June 12, 2024 <br /> <br />Howard Strand <br />Office of Surface Mining <br />Western Region <br />One Federal Center, Building 41 <br />PO Box 25065 <br />Denver, CO 80225 <br /> <br /> <br />Re: New Horizon North Mine (Permit No. C-2010-089) <br /> Bond Release Application No. 4 (SL-4) <br /> <br /> <br />Dear Mr. Strand: <br /> <br />The Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety has issued a proposed decision to <br />approve Bond Release Application No. 4 at the New Horizon North Mine. This decision will <br />become final at the close of the thirty (30) day public comment period, which commences the day <br />following the initial publication in the San Miguel Basin Forum. A copy of the proposed decision <br />and written findings is enclosed. <br /> <br />The Division proposes to approve Phase I release on 35.2 acres. 34 acres were backfilled and <br />graded in the western, southern and eastern portions of the permit area to support the post mining <br />land use of dryland pasture. The remaining 1.2 acres are associated with a light use road and a <br />discharge pipe underneath AA Road in the southwestern permit area that are approved to remain <br />as permanent post mining features at the request of the landowners. The Division also proposes <br />to approve the Phase II and Phase III release on 1.2 acres associated with the light use road and <br />discharge pipe underneath AA Road in the southwestern portion of the permit area. As provided <br />by Rule 3.03.2(6), should you object to the Division's proposed decision, you may request an <br />adjudicatory hearing. <br /> <br />If you have questions or need of additional information, please contact me. <br />