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Council recommends removing lower gate at Rilba/Rilda Canyon, members note bond and litigation risks
Summary
After a DOGM update that the Deer Creek mine is in phase-3 bond-release review, the council voted to support county removal of the lower (and upper) gate to restore access; speakers warned the county could face bond recapture or litigation if removal occurs before DOGM completes phase-3 release.
The Emery County Public Lands Council discussed access at Rilba/Rilda Canyon after a state update on the Deer Creek mine's post-mining status. DOGM staff reported the permit is in phase-3 bond-release review, which requires meeting post-mining land-use criteria and reclamation objectives before the bond is released.
"Phase 3 is meeting…
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