2015-01-21_PERMIT FILE - M2014063

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COLORADO Division of Water Resources Department of Natural Resources 1313 Sherman Street, Room 821 Denver, CO 80203 Response to Reclamation Permit Application Consideration TO: Travis H. Marshall, Environmental Protection Specialist CC: Division 6 Office; District 43 Water Commissioner FROM: Ivan Franco, Water Resources Engineer �� l DATE: January 21, 2015 ,/ RE: WRC Wet Pit, File No. M 2014 -063 Section 1, Twp 1 North, Rng 97 West, 6t" P.M., Rio Blanco Operator: White River City Investments Contact: White River City Investments P.O. Box 881090 Steamboat Springs, CO 80488 (970) 879 -2383 CONDITIONS FOR APPROVAL ® The proposed operation will consume ground water by: ® evaporation, ® dust control, ❑ reclamation, ® water removed in the mined product, ❑ processing, ❑ other: ❑ Prior to approving a well permit, the applicant must conduct a field inspection of the site and document the locations of all wells within 600 feet of the permit area. The applicant must then obtain a waiver of objection from all well owners with wells within 600 feet of the permit area or request a hearing before the State Engineer. ❑ The proposed operation may have potential impact on existing water rights near the project location. Please provide evidence that the proposed project will not alter or impact the historic operation of existing water rights. ❑ The applicant has indicated plans to use other water for: ® uses at the permit site, ❑ storage in the excavated area(s), ❑ other: . The applicant will need to provide evidence to this office that the water is permitted or decreed for such uses. ❑ Other: If storm water is not diverted or captured in priority, Colorado Water Law requires it to be released, or replacement for evaporation will be required of the impounder /operator /owner of the gravel pit. Any exposed ground water must be backfilled immediately until a well permit issued pursuant to CRS 37 -90- 137(2), allowing the exposure of ground water in a pit, is obtained from the State Engineer. COMMENTS /NOTES: A valid well permit exists for this gravel pit well (see copy of permit 67523 -F). This permit is valid for a maximum exposed surface area of 112.4 acres and for the amounts and uses as specified on the permit. If the applicant proposes to increase the surface area above 112.4 acres or increase the diversion amount or change the uses of groundwater from the pit, a new well permit must be obtained from the State Engineer's Office prior to the proposed change(s). RECEIVED JAN 21 ?.011 5 DIVISM OF RECLAMATION F Cn UK= AND SAFETY r/6 1313 Sherman Street, Room 821, Denver, CO 80203 P 303.866.3581 F 303.866.2223 www.water.state.CO.us