2014-05-20_PERMIT FILE - M1990134

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T DNR CO P . COLORADO Division of Water Resources nepartmcvzt of Nahiral fic�srnarcr5 1313 Sherman Street, Room 821 Denver, CO 80203 RECEIVED MAY 2 U 2014 DIVISION OF RECLAMATION MININGAND SAFETY V/Response to Reclamation Permit Application Consideration TO: Stephanie J. Mitchell, Environmental Protection Specialist CC: Division 6 Office; District 44 Water Commissioner FROM: Ivan Franco, Water Resources Engineer 7{1)e�7 DATE: May 14, 2014 RE: Ross Pit, File No. M -1990 -134 Section 3, Twp 6 North, Rng 90 West, 6`" P.M., Moffat County Operator: lames H & Kathleen H Ross Contact: lames H & Kathleen H Ross 5529 Highway 394 Craig, CO 81625 (970) 824 -3481 CONDITIONS FOR APPROVAL ® The proposed operation does not anticipate exposing groundwater. Therefore, exposure of ground water must not occur during or after mining operations. ❑ The proposed operation will consume ground water by: ❑ evaporation, ❑ dust control, ❑ reclamation, ❑ water removed in the mined product, ❑ processing, ❑ other: Prior to initiation of these uses of ground water, the applicant will need to obtain either a gravel pit or other type of well permit, as applicable. However, prior to obtaining a permit, an approved water supply plan or decreed plan for augmentation is required in overappropriated areas. Currently this location is not considered overappropriated, however, if this area becomes overappropriated, augmentation will be required. ❑ Prior to approving a well permit, the applicant must conduct a field inspection of the site and document the locations of all wells within 600 feet of the permit area. The applicant must then obtain a waiver of objection from all well owners with wells within 600 feet of the permit area or request a hearing before the State Engineer. ❑ The proposed operation may have potential impact on existing water rights near the project location. Please provide evidence that the proposed project will not alter or impact the historic operation of existing water rights. ❑ The applicant has indicated plans to use other water for: ❑ uses at the permit site, ❑ storage in the excavated area(s), ❑ other: . The applicant will need to provide evidence to this office that the water is permitted or decreed for such uses. ® Other: If storm water is not diverted or captured in priority, Colorado Water Law requires it to be released, or replacement for evaporation will be required of the impounder /operator /owner of the gravel pit. 1313 Sherman Street, Room 821, Denver, CO 80203 P 303.866.3581 F 303.866.2223 www.water.state.co.LIS