Craig Daily Press classified (published 12/11/2008)
Notice of Proposed Decision
The Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety has issued a proposed decision to Approve Bond Release Application No. 8 (SL-8) for the Trapper Mine, Permit No. C-1981-010. The mine is operated by Trapper Mining, Inc. under the provisions of the Colorado Surface Coal Mining Reclamation Act of 1979. The bond release application was submitted by Trapper Mining, Inc. on August 6, 2008. Trapper Mine is requesting a Phase l Bond Release of 476.6 acres of land. These lands were reclaimed between 2003 and 2007. The bond release included all lands that have been regraded, with drainage reheld is sought with the bond release application. The affected area is located in Moffat County, approximately 6 miles Southwest of Craig, Colorado.
Copies of the proposed decision are available for review at the Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety office, 1313 Sherman Street, Room 215, Denver, Colorado 80203, and at the office of the Moffat County Clerk and Recorder.
Any person who has an interest which is or may be adversely affected may request an adjudicatory hearing regarding this proposed decision. Requests for a hearing must be made in writing within thirty (30) days of the first publication of this notice, and shall state with reasonable specificity the reasons for the request and objections to the proposed decision.
Published in the Craig Daily Press on December 4 and 11, 2008.
