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STATE OF COLORADO <br /> DIVISION OF RECLAMATION,MINING AND SAFETY <br /> Department of Natural Resources <br /> 1313 Sherman St.,Room 215 V O L O R A D F <br /> T)1VISION OF <br /> Denver,Colorado 80203 RECLAMATION <br /> Phone:(303)866-3567 MINING <br /> FAX:(303)832-8106 —&— <br /> SAFETY <br /> February 11,2014 John W Hickenlooper <br /> Governor <br /> John Sliman Mike King <br /> Southwest Farms,Inc. Executive Director <br /> 1825 Chianti Loretta Pirteda <br /> Pueblo,CO 81001 Director <br /> Re: Southwest Farms,Inc.,Blue Grass Gravel Pit,File No.M-2008-001, <br /> Temporary Cessation Request Approval <br /> Dear Mr. Sliman: <br /> On January 15, 2014 the Division approved your request for Temporary Cessation status for the Blue Grass <br /> Gravel Pit. <br /> Please be aware that Section 1.13.5(1)(a) of the Construction Materials Rules and Regulations and the <br /> Hard Rock/Metal Mining Rules and Regulations state that "Initial period shall be the first five years of <br /> Temporary Cessation beginning with the 180 day period ofproduction cessation." <br /> Rules 1.13.8 and 1.13.9 state that: <br /> 1.13.8 A pern:it granted pursuant to Rules shall continue in effect as long as: <br /> (a) the mining operation is resumed within five (S)years of the beginning of Temporary Cessation; <br /> or <br /> (b) the Operator files a report requesting an extension of the period of Temporary Cessation with <br /> the Board stating the reasons for the continuation of those factors necessary to, and the plans for, <br /> resumption. <br /> 1.13.9 Ten Year Limitation for Temporary Cessation <br /> In no case shall Temporary Cessation be continued for more than ten (10)years without terminating <br /> the mining operation and fully complying with the Reclamation and Environmental Protection Plan <br /> requirements of the Act and these Rules. <br /> If you have any questions or need further information,please contact me at(303)866-3567 x8169. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> Timot .Cazier,P.E. <br /> Environmental Protection Specialist <br /> ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW PCPC <br /> SPECIAL USE PERMIT NO.2006-020 EXHIBIT NO. <br /> SOUTHWEST FARMS,INC. 3 <br /> (OWNER/APPLICANT) O <br /> STAFF REVIEW 12-2-2014 Denver•Grand Junction•Durango Active an 12-16 2014 <br />