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AqCOLORADO <br />Division of Reclamation, <br />Mining and Safety <br />Department of Natural Resources <br />1313 Sherman Street, Room 215 <br />Denver, CO 80203 <br />November 25, 2014 <br />Mr. George E. Otten <br />11438 CR 19 <br />Fort Lupton, CO 80621 <br />RE: Mackey Mine; DRMS File No. M -1984 -013; Receipt of Abatement Report and Withdrawal <br />of Board Hearing <br />Dear Mr. Otten, <br />The Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety (Division) is in receipt of the Abatement Report <br />that was submitted on November 20, 2014. The Abatement Report addressed the corrective actions <br />which were cited during the inspection conducted during the August 22, 2013 inspection the <br />corresponding violations which were issued by the Mined Land Reclamation Board (Board) during <br />the January 15, 2014 Hearing. The status of the corrective actions is as follows: <br />Compliance Problem 1: Failure to delineate the permit boundary. <br />This problem is considered resolved as a result of the Operator's submittal of photographs of the <br />permit boundary monuments. <br />Compliance Problem 2: Failure to dispose of refuse. <br />This problem is considered resolved as a result of the Operator's submittal of photographs <br />showing the removal of refuse from the site. <br />Compliance Problem 3: Failure to maintain safeguarding of the adit. <br />This problem is considered resolved as a result of the Operator's submittal of photographs <br />showing upgrades made to the existing adit closure. <br />Compliance Problem 4: Failure to post additional financial warranty. <br />The Division has withdrawn the Surety Increase which was mailed to the Operator on October <br />16, 2013. The Financial Warranty amount of $1,000 will be re- evaluated during the next <br />inspection. The Division will schedule an inspection of the Mackey Mine in 2015 as soon as <br />weather conditions permit. <br />As a result of the completion of the above referenced corrective actions, the Division hereby <br />withdraws the Enforcement Hearing which was scheduled for the December 18 -19, 2014 Board <br />Hearing. <br />COlO�� <br />I e <br />1313 Sherman Street, Room 215, Denver, CO 80203 P 303.866.3567 F 303.832.8106 http: / /mining. state. co. us <br />John W. Hickenlooper, Governor I Mike King, Executive Director I Virginia Brannon, Director 1876 �j <br />