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STATE OF COLORADO <br />DIVISION OF RECLAMATION, MINING AND SAFETY <br />Department of Natural Resources <br />1313 Sherman St., Room 215 <br />Denver, Colorado 80203 <br />Phone: (303) 866 -3567 <br />FAX: (303) 832 -8106 <br />October 29, 2013 <br />William A. Bear <br />Bowie Resources, LLC <br />P.O. Box 483 <br />Paonia, CO 81428 <br />Re: Bowie No. 2 Mine (Permit No. C- 1996 -083) <br />3rd Quarter 2013 Pond Inspection Reports <br />Dear Mr. Bear: <br />COLORADO <br />ID I V I S I O N O F <br />RECLAMATION <br />MINING <br />SAFETY <br />John W. Hickenlooper <br />Governor <br />Mike King <br />Executive Director <br />Loretta E. Pineda <br />Director <br />The Division has received and reviewed BRL's 3rd Quarter 2013 Pond Inspection Reports for the <br />Bowie No. 2 Mine. The inspections were conducted in compliance with Rule 4.05.9(17) and the <br />reports were submitted in a timely manner. No potential hazards were identified in the <br />reports. <br />The "Status During Inspection" section of the report includes (second line) a "Sediment (% <br />remaining)" observation. The observations recorded do not appear to be consistent with <br />recent observations by the Division. For instance, Ponds C and F are reported to have 90% <br />remaining, but visual observations by the Division indicate that the ponds are nearing the <br />required cleanout level. Pond K is reported to have 80% remaining capacity, which is consistent <br />with Division observations. It appears that the values for Pond C and F may have been <br />incorrectly reported. Please review the Sediment capacity section of the report and either <br />verify the reported values or provide a revised report. <br />If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact me. <br />Sincerely, <br />Susan L. Burgmaier <br />Environmental Protection Specialist <br />cc: Jim Stover, J.E. Stover & Associates <br />Office of Office of <br />Mined Land Reclamation Denver • Grand Junction • Durango Active and Inactive Mines <br />