INTERIM Reclamation Waiver Process per Rule 1001.c Last Updated December 17, 2015

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1 INTERIM Reclamation Waiver Process per Rule 1001.c Last Updated December 17, 2015 Enter into a written agreement with the surface owner that includes the first 4 points (and sub points) in section "I" of the Link to a template agreement -- COMING SOON Return Form 4 back to draft status, enabling operator to fix and resubmit and operator. Start Process Create or revise an electronic Form 4, Sundry tice, attach all documents from the previous two steps, and submit the Form 4 (CREATE PER WRITTEN GUIDELINES) Send an to the COGCC Reclamation Supervisor with the Form 4 document number. Perform a high level completeness check within 15 business days of receipt. during completeness check? Perform a detailed technical review of the information submitted prior to performing an inspection. Correct small issues as required and document in Form 4. Perform an interim reclamation inspection on the location to identify current conditions, if required. Gather all information and evidence included in the 4 points in section "IIA" of the should follow up with COGCC Reclamation Supervisor if no response within business days. If of no response, submittal. then If no escalate response, to Inspector then escalate manager to Inspection or Deputy Manager Director. Deputy Director. Legend Process Step Decision Link to Document GENERAL PROCESS COMMENT -- In one instance within this process, there is a loop involving an inspection being performed, issues found, issues corrected, then the site re-inspected. On a case-by-case basis, if issues continue to be identified by COGCC reclamation staff, the Form 4 will be denied and the process would have to start over. Discussions with Inspection Manager will be required prior to this occurring. General Comment

2 operator. may request a Commission hearing. re- Working with the operator, develop conditions of approval on the Form 4 as required per the submitted decision, attach it to the waiver request, approve the Form 4, and to the operator. should follow up with COGCC Reclamation Supervisor if no response within 60 days from passing the completeness check. If no response, then escalate to Inspection Manager or Deputy Director. Communicate to Reclamation staff via when all COAs on the approved Form 4 waiver have been finalized. completion of all required COAs

3 FINAL Reclamation Variance Process per Rule 1001.c Last Updated December 17, 2015 Conduct consultation with surface owner per Rule 306.f Return Form 4 back to draft status, enabling operator to fix and resubmit and operator. Start Process Enter into a written agreement with the surface owner that includes points 1, 2, 3, 5 (and sub points) in section "I" of the Link to a template agreement -- COMING SOON Create or revise an electronic Form 4, Sundry tice, attach all documents from the previous three steps, and submit the Form 4. (CREATE PER WRITTEN GUIDELINES) Send an to the COGCC Reclamation Supervisor with the Form 4 document number. Perform a high level completeness check within 15 business days of receipt. during completeness check? Perform a detailed technical review of the information submitted prior to performing an inspection. Correct small issues as required and document in Form 4. Does the request require reclamation activities to occur that have not yet been completed? on the location to identify current conditions. Gather all information and evidence included in the 8 points in section "IIB" of the should follow up with COGCC Reclamation Supervisor if no response within business days. If of no response, submittal. then If no escalate response, to Inspector then escalate manager to Inspection or Deputy Manager Director. Deputy Director. NOTE: Since additional reclamation activities are required to be performed or verified per the request, this is not the final reclamation inspection where final signoff occurs. Draft a formal Rule 502.b variance letter addressed to the Director. (NOTE: Do not send directly to the Director) Legend completion of all required activities. Process Step Decision NOTE: This is the final reclamation inspection where final signoff will occur if it passes. Link to Document GENERAL PROCESS COMMENT -- In three instances within this process, there is a loop involving an inspection being performed, issues found, issues corrected, then the site re-inspected. On a case-by-case basis, if issues continue to be identified by COGCC reclamation staff, the Form 4 will be denied and the process would have to start over. Discussions with Inspection Manager will be required prior to this occurring. General Comment

4 operator. may request a Commission hearing. re- Working with the operator, develop conditions of approval on the Form 4 as required per the submitted request to ensure all in progress activities will be completed. decision, attach it to variance request, approve the Form 4, and to the operator. should follow up with COGCC Reclamation Supervisor if no response within 75 days from passing the completeness check. If no response, then escalate to Inspection Manager or Deputy Director. operator. may request a Commission hearing. re- decision, attach it to variance request, approve the Form 4, e- mail to the operator, and provide final sign off on the location to the operator. should follow up with COGCC Reclamation Supervisor if no response 75 days from passing the completeness check. If no response, then escalate to Inspection Manager or Deputy Director.

5 Report the variance to the full COGCC Commission at the next Commission Hearing via the Staff Report. Communicate to Reclamation staff via when all COAs on the approved Form 4 variance have been finalized. completion of all required activities. re- COGCC Director NOTE: This is the final reclamation inspection where final signoff will occur if it passes. Provide final sign off on the location to the operator. Report the variance to the full COGCC Commission at the next Commission Hearing via the Staff Report. COGCC Director