2012-09-12_REVISION - M1980244

• Permit No: M1980244
• IBM Index Class Name: REVISION
• Doc Date: 9/12/2012
• Doc Name: Public Comments AM10
• From: Janet Kunz
• To: DRMS
• Type & Sequence: AM10
• Email Name: TC1
• Email Name: TAK
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

DIVISION OF RECLAMATION, MINING AND SAFETY
epartment of Natural Resources
13 Sherman St., Room 215
Denver, Colorado 80203
Phone: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
August 13, 2010
Ms. Janet A. Kunz
386 East 60 South
Ivins, Utah 84738
Dear Ms. Kunz:
STATE OF COLORADO
COLORADO
DIVISION OF
RECLAMATION
MINING
SAFETY
Bill Ritter, Jr.
Governor
Mike King
Executive Director
Loretta E. Pineda
Director
I am in receipt of your June 28, 2010 letter regarding reclamation and safeguarding of the Mary McKinney
Mine in 1986. Thank you for all the background you provided on the accident and tragic event for your
family.
The area currently around the Mary McKinney is owned by Cripple Creek and Victor Gold Mining
Company (CC &V). They have been actively mining in the Cripple Creek and Victor area with increased
production beginning in the 1990s. The landscape around Cripple Creek and Victor has changed in the
last 20 years since CC &V increased exploration and operational activities. CC &V has numerous permits
with local, state and federal agencies to protect the public, health and environment. The process for
permitting and amendments to their operation are publicly noticed and agencies review the permits and
regulate numerous operational and reclamation activities at the mine.
The mine is planning to expand its operations around the Mary McKinney area. As you know, this
proposal or permit amendment has not been submitted for state review. When the permit amendment is
submitted, we will review the proposed expansion of operations. In addition, the process offers an
opportunity for the public and parties to comment on the proposed activities.
In terms of documents in our files, we have not been able to locate any documentation which specifically
mentions the incident. Our files contain information related to the actual closure method and process in
addition to permission from the landowner of record at the time to safeguard the site.
I recently had the opportunity to visit the CC &V mining operations and the Mary McKinney Site. The
site is not disturbed and the memorial and shaft closure are still intact. I know that the company has
offered to move the memorial and provide a more appropriate setting for remembrance of Wayne. This
is a difficult issue, but with understanding on all our parts, I am hoping we can find a resolution suitable
to all parties. Remembering Wayne reinforces how important it is to safeguard abandoned mines.
Safeguarding hazards continues to be an ongoing effort of our agency to protect the public health and
safety of residents and visitors to Colorado's historic mining areas. Please feel free to contact me if you
have any other questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
cc: Doug Young, Senator Mark Udall's Office
Casey Howard, Senator Mark Udall's Office
Office of
Office of
Mined Land Reclamation Denver • Grand Junction • Durango Active and Inactive Mines