Contract AdminEnvironmental ServicesDetected Jun 26, 2026

Decker Coal Company appealed a January 29, 2025 Order to Revise Permit C1987001C (West Decker Mine), arguing DEQ’s mid‑permit revision demands exceeded its authority and were unreasonable. During a Board‑ordered stay, Decker submitted multiple minor revisions (MR 213, 215, 216, and 220) between January and May 2026 to update reclamation plans, post‑mine topography, reclamation schedules, hydrologic controls, and facility removal timelines, and DEQ conducted an April 15, 2026 inspection with OSMRE staff focused on active regrade and drainage work. On June 4, 2026 DEQ issued a formal “Resolution of Order to Revise the Permit” letter, confirming that Decker has addressed all required permit changes and that the order is resolved, while noting that DEQ still holds $46,100,000 in bond and will require an updated bond calculation before any release.Decker’s same‑day status report acknowledges the dispute is resolved and notes that DEQ has deemed a large bond‑release application (SL9) complete and opened public comment for Phase I–III release on roughly 819 acres. This closes the specific enforcement conflict but signals continuing demand for reclamation design, geomorphic drainage, hydrology, and bonding support as Decker advances closure and bond‑release phases.

DEQ emphasizes that ARM 17.24.1116(5) prevents bond release until remaining bond is sufficient and requires Decker to submit a bond update; OSMRE Casper office is being copied on correspondence, underscoring federal oversight.

Montana Department of Environmental Quality | Board of Enviormental ReviewOrder to revise West Decker Mine permit resolved after minor revisions

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