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STATE OF COLORADO <br /> DllvISl01�Of RECLAMATION,MINING AND SAFETY <br /> Department of Natural Resources <br /> 1313 Sherman St.,Room 215 <br /> Denver,Colorado 80203 C O L O R AD O <br /> Phone:(303)866-3567 t v t s t o N o f <br /> RECLAMATION <br /> FAX:(303)832-8106 MINING <br /> SAFETY <br /> John W HicKen'ooper <br /> December 9,2013 Governor <br /> Mike King <br /> Mr. Don Coram Executive Director <br /> Gold Fagle Mining,Inc. Loretta E Pineda <br /> P.O. Box 3007 Director <br /> Montrose,CO 81401 <br /> Re: Burros Mine,Permit M-1977 297,Technical Revision TR-06 Technical Revision iCdequate, <br /> Revision Approved <br /> Dear Mr.Coram, <br /> The Division has reviewed the Technical Revision referenced above,including the adequacy response <br /> letter and annotated map received by the Division on December 6,2013 from Gold Eagle Mining,Inc. <br /> ("Gold Eagle"or"operator"). Review of the final materials shows that the requirements of the Division's <br /> Hard Rock and Metals Rule 3 and Rule 6.3 have been satisfied. <br /> Except for the completion date proposed in Gold Eagle's submittal,the revised reclamation plan,as set <br /> forth in Technical Revision TR-06. has been approved by the Division,effective as of December 6,2013. <br /> The specific details of the revised reclamation plan address current conditions for disturbances created <br /> after issuance of the permit and are the basis of the Division's approval as discussed below. <br /> 1. Portal.The revision proposes to leave the existing lockable,steel portal grate in place,with no <br /> adit backfilling required. The present closure is stable and secure,and sufficiently provides <br /> safeguarding of the underground opening. The Division approves this aspect of the revision. <br /> 2. Vent shaft. The existing vent shaft,located along the access road to the upper shafts,is currently <br /> fenced and grated,and provides secure and adequate safeguarding. The DOE has expressed a <br /> desire to the Division that the shaft may remain in its present condition.The Division approves <br /> this part of the revised reclamation plan. <br /> 3. Ore bin. The revision proposes to leave the steel ore bin in place,due to its"historic value." The <br /> ore bin structure is stable and in good condition. Tpe Division has received no comment from the <br /> DOE stating that the ore bin should be removed. 'he Division approves this part of the revised <br /> reclamation plan. <br /> 4. Stormwater berms. The revision proposed thaT:thip storm water control berms wi I remain as <br /> permanent structures on the site. The operator indicated that the specific stormwater berms to be <br /> considered permanent are the berms near the portal and ore bin at the lower end of the site. The <br /> Page l <br /> Office of Office of <br /> Monari 1 and RPr-lamation Denver • Grand function • Durango Active and Inactive Mines <br />