2014-02-04_REPORT - M1983194

• Permit No: M1983194
• IBM Index Class Name: REPORT
• Doc Date: 2/4/2014
• From: Natural Soda, Inc.
• To: DRMS
• Email Name: THM
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

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112d -3 Annual Report Division ut Reclamation,
Mining & Safety
Permittee Name:
Natural Soda, hie.
Permit Number:
M -1983 -194
Operation Name:
Nahcolite Project
County:
Rio Blanco
Annual Fee Due:
$1,150.00
Anniversary Date:
January 31, 2014
Permit Acreage:
8,223.00
Current Bond Amt:
$2,037,250.00
According to C.R.S. 34- 32.5 -116 or 34 -32 -116, each year, on the anniversary date of the permit, an operator shall submit
the Annual Fee, an Annual Report and Map showing the extent of current disturbances to affected land, required
monitoring information, reclamation accomplished to date and during the preceding year, any new disturbance that is
anticipated to occur during the upcoming year, any reclamation that will be performed during the upcoming year, the
dates for the beginning of active operations, and the date active operations ceased for the year. .
Information contained in this report will be reviewed by the Division upon receipt and prior to the next compliance
inspection of the site. If, while completing this report, you learn that your site is not in compliance with the rules and the
act, it is advisable that the issues be rectified promptly to avoid possible enforcement action.
1.
Is the site identification sign posted in accordance with Rule 3.1.12(1).
YES NO
Total acres
2.
Is the affected area boundary clearly marked in accordance with Rule 3.1.12(2).
YES NO
3.
Is the mine site in final reclamation (all material extraction and stockpile removal is complete)?
YES NO
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If "YES," please note time limits related to completion of reclamation, Rule 3.1.3.
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4.
What was the date of last excavation, processing or hauling activity at the mine?
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5.
Does the mine operate more than 180 days per year
Y13S NO
If "NO ", please review Rule 1.13 to assure that your mine is in compliance.
6.
Has this mine been granted: a) approval of TEMPORARY CESSATION Status?
YES
b) approval for INTERMITTENT OPERATION?
YES
7.
Number of acres currently affected (mining + incomplete and or unreleased reclamation).
graded:
4 b
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8.
Number of acres that were newly affected during the current report year.
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9.
Number of acres that were reclaimed during the current report year.
apvd fertilizer:
depth (in.):
10.
Estimated new acreage to be affected in the next report year.
11.
Estimated acres to be reclaimed in the next report year.
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12. Total acres in various stases of reclamation, since permitted minim activities began:
Total acres
Total acres
Total acres
Total acres
backfilled:
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f.46,g
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mulched w/
approved mix.
replaced:
approved mulch:
Total acres
Total acres
Topsoil
Mulch application
graded:
4 b
fertilized w/
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replacement
-g
rate (tons):
10
apvd fertilizer:
depth (in.):
Seed
Fertilizer
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Mulch,�Dr,,,t
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application
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application
application
method:
method:
method: