2013-11-19_REVISION - M2008001

• Permit No: M2008001
• IBM Index Class Name: REVISION
• Doc Date: 11/19/2013
• Doc Name: Temporary Cessation Request.
• From: Southwest Farms, Inc.
• To: DRMS
• Type & Sequence: TC1
• Email Name: TAK
• Email Name: TC1
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

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COLORADO DIVISION OF RECLAMATION, MINING AND SAFETY
1313 Sherman Street, Room 215, Denver, Colorado 80203 Phone [phone]
TEMPORARY CESSATION NOTICE _
(mining activities temporarily cease for more than a one -year period) �"°C'� WED
Today's date: November 11, 2013
Permit number: M-
County: Pueblo
2008 -001
NOV 19 2013
Site name: Blue Grass Gravel Pit Division of RP,;iamation,
Mining & Safety
TC number: ORMS use only)
Permittee making request: Southwest Farms, Inc.
Operator (if other than permittee): N/A
Date the initial five -year period of Temporary Cessation begins:
November 21, 2013
Reason mining activities (materials extraction, processing, hauling) have ceased:
Reduced market demand. No projects are anticipated within the next 12 - 18 months.
Description of plan to resume operations:
Operations will recommence when market conditions justify that the desired production
cost can be attained and that backlog of orders is sufficient to maintain production.
Description of plan to meet performance standards of Rule 3.1 during temporary cessation (reclamation, weed control,
monitoring, signs, markers, etc.):
The operator will continue to meet the performance standards set in Rule 3.1 during the temporary cessation;
such as reclamation, weed control of noxious weeds and continue the Stormwater Management Plan.
Number of affected acres: 323
Amount of financial warranty (bond) on deposit with the state: $48,600.00
Required fees for Temporary Cessation by permit type (please mark the correct fee and submit it with this request
for Temporary Cessation):
Permit type Required TR fee Submitted (mark only one)
Construction Materials $144
Hard Rock/ Metal Mining $115
The above - referenced permit has en r6d Tempo essation. This site has reserves remaining to be mined.
Operator's signature:
Please note: L/
1. While in Temporary Cessation, the operator must continue to comply with the Rules and Act, including
maintaining the site, and must continue to file an annual report and annual fee.