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✓ COLORADO J <br /> Division of Reclamation, <br /> Mining and Safety <br /> Department of Natural Resources <br /> "December 15, 2014 <br /> Leonard Read <br /> V/Eastem Colorado Aggregates, LLLP <br /> P.O. Box 580 <br /> Rye,CO 81069 � <br /> Re: Midwestern Farms,Permit No.M- 993-059,Noncompliance with Office of the State <br /> Engineer Requirements for Exposed Groundwater <br /> Mr. Read, <br /> Since the Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety(Division)conducted the inspection of the <br /> Midwestern Farms site(Permit No.M-1993-059)on April 04, 2014,it has come to our attention that <br /> the current amount of exposed groundwater at this site is not in compliance with the Office of the <br /> State Engineer(SEO). <br /> According to the SEO (see enclosed comments),the Operator needs to reapply with the SEO to re- <br /> permit the gravel pit ponds for the increase in surface area of exposed groundwater from 28.5 acres <br /> (exposed in 1999 when Permit No. 53050-F was issued)to 98.4 acres currently exposed. <br /> Rule 3.1.6(1)(a)requires compliance with Colorado water laws and regulations governing injury to <br /> existing water rights both during and after mining. Therefore,the site will need to regain compliance <br /> with the SEO in order to be in compliance with the Division. <br /> Please provide documentation to the Division that proves you are working with the SEO to meet their <br /> requirements for exposed groundwater. If the Division does not receive this documentation by the <br /> time of the next inspection, a Problem will be cited for failure to comply with Rule 3.1.6(1)(a). <br /> If you have any questions,please contact me at 1313 Sherman Street, Room 215, Denver, CO <br /> 80203, call me at(303) 866-3567, extension 8129, or email me at amy.eschberger(&,state.co.us. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> an�A� <br /> Amy Eschberger <br /> Environmental Protection Specialist <br /> Enclosure(s): DWR Response to Reclamation Permit Partial Acreage Release Request <br /> Consideration,received on September 05, 2014 <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. Hickentooper,Governor I Mike King, Executive Director ( Virginia Brannon, Director <br />