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GEORGE E. OTTEN <br />11438 County Road 19 A� / <br />Fort Lupton, CO. 80621 <br />(970)785 -2538 <br />RECEIVED <br />November 17, 2014 ,/ <br />"NOV 2 J 7.014 <br />Mr. Michael Cunningham DMSION OF RECLAMATION <br />Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety MINING AND SAFETY <br />1313 Sherman St., Room 215 <br />Denver, CO 80203 <br />RE: Inspections and Violations, Permit M1984 -013, Abatement <br />Dear Mr. Cunningham, <br />Despite my previous statements regarding my ambivalence about the continuance of this <br />permit, I believe that it is in everyone's best interest if the permit does not proceed to <br />cancellation and bond revocation as a result of the outstanding permit violations and my <br />previous inability to resolve them. I have addressed the issues that led to permit <br />violations at the Mackey Mine (DRMS Permit 4M1984 -013) and hope that the DRMS <br />can withdraw its position with the Mined Land Reclamation Board that the permit should <br />be terminated and the bond revoked. It is my hope that the DRMS finds the following <br />information sufficient for this to occur. <br />1) Gen. Compliance With Mine Plan <br />Problem/Possible Violation: The adit portal presents a saftey hazard and must be <br />adequately safeguarded to prevent entry from the public. <br />Due to its somewhat remote and isolated location, the property has a long history of <br />vandalism and previous efforts to secure the portal have often been unsuccessful. We <br />have taken efforts to secure the portal from unauthorized entry by installing three (3) <br />heavy timbers (3" x 10" rough douglas fir) horizontally in the outby portal set. These <br />timbers are backed by a diagonal timber (of the same dimensions). The timbers are <br />installed with modern hexagonal head timber screws (6 ", 8" and 10" in length). The 3/4" <br />plywood doors were then screwed to the timber and the portal set using 2 -1/2" wood <br />screws and 6" timber screws. New signage was installed on the door. History has shown <br />that trespassers have been able to break into the mine, despite previous efforts. With the <br />onset of winter and heavy snow at the site, we believe the efforts taken will be effective <br />and we will evaluate the portal in the spring, after the snowmelt. Please see the attached <br />photos of this work. <br />Mr. Michael Cunningham 11/18/2014 <br />Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety Page 1 of 15 <br />Violations and Abatement — M1984 -013 <br />