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AWLS, LLC <br />Fort Coilins, Colorado, USA <br />January 13, 2014 <br />Mr. Garrett Varra <br />Varra Companies Incorporated <br />8120 Gage Street <br />Frederick, Colorado 80516 <br />RE: Response to DRMS Comments <br />DRMS Permit M- 2013 -064 <br />Varra Coulson Mine — Greeley, CO <br />Dear Garrett: <br />RECEIVED <br />JAN 2 2 2014 <br />Division of Reclamation, <br />Mining & Safety <br />I have reviewed the comments provided by the Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety <br />(DRMS) in their December 2016, letter to your office. Below are my responses to the comments <br />presented in the letter which are germane to information generated by AWES, LLC. I have also <br />addressed comments provided by Mr. Tim Cazier and Mr. TC Wait as documented in attachments to <br />the letter. <br />14. The observation wells have been located on Exhibit G. <br />15. Varra commits to providing water level data as part of its annual report. <br />16. All required well permits will be provided to DRMS upon reciept. <br />17. As stated, it appears that all wells located within the areas of greatest predicted drawdown <br />have adequate well depths to sustain continuous pumping for domestic uses. Varra <br />Companies, Inc. ( Varra) is already aware that there are wells in the predicted cone of <br />depression where the water table may be depressed by more than two feet. A trigger point <br />can vary in time, space and magnitude and should be related to the unique circumstances at <br />this location and not a predetermined value, such as two feet. Varra will commit to the <br />following protocol in the event of a complaint or letter of concern. <br />a. Notify DRMS within 3 business days of receiving the complaint; <br />b. Contact the well owner within 3 business days to schedule a mutually agreeable time <br />to conduct a well inspection; <br />c. Within one week of conducting the well inspection provide a written response to <br />DRMS and the well owner. <br />If is determined that Varra is not responsible for the complaint the rational for this opinion will <br />be documented to DRMS and the well owner. If it is determined that Varra operations are the <br />AWL /tit 1 14 1,r Star 4 4 url. 14,1-1 Collin%. 4 4 , ♦/ '01 l 171 P 04 i%l <br />