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Psi <br />]� t OLORADO RECEIVED <br />ision of Water Resources '� rtment of Natural Resources " MAR `z 7 2015 <br />1313 Sherman Street, Room 821 <br />OF RECLAMATION <br />Denver, CO 80203 <br />�. E rISION <br />MINING AND SAFETY <br />Response to Reclamation Permit Application Consideration <br />TO: Peter S. Hays, Environmental Protection Specialist <br />CC: Division 5 Office; District 36 Water Commissioner <br />FROM: Ivan Franco, Water Resources Engineer q`. <br />DATE: March 27, 2015 <br />RE: Blue Valley Pit, File No. M- 2015 -008 <br />Section 16, Twp 1 Sout , Rng 80 West, 61h P.M., Grand County <br />Operator: Kirklarid Construction <br />Contact: Kirkland Construction <br />P.O. Box 580 <br />Rye, CO 81069 <br />(719) 489 -3385 <br />CONDITIONS FOR APPROVAL <br />❑ The proposed operation does not anticipate exposing groundwater. Therefore, exposure of ground <br />water must not occur during or after mining operations. <br />® The proposed operation may consume ground water by: ® evaporation, ® dust control, <br />reclamation, ® water removed in the mined product, ® processing, ❑ other: <br />Prior to initiation of these uses of ground water (if applicable), the applicant will need to obtain either <br />a gravel pit or other type of well permit, as applicable. However, prior to obtaining a permit, an <br />approved water supply plan or decreed plan for augmentation is required in overappropriated areas. <br />® Prior to approving a well permit, the applicant must conduct a field inspection of the site and <br />document the locations of all wells within 600 feet of the permit area. The applicant must then obtain <br />a waiver of objection from all well owners with wells within 600 feet of the permit area or request a <br />hearing before the State Engineer. <br />❑ The proposed operation may have potential impact on existing water rights near the project location. <br />Please provide evidence that the proposed project will not alter or impact the historic operation of <br />existing water rights. <br />❑ The applicant has indicated plans to use other water for: ® uses at the permit site, ❑ storage in the <br />excavated area(s), ❑ other: . The applicant is proposing to use water in accordance with <br />Case No. XXXX and associated well permits. <br />® Other: If storm water is not diverted or captured in priority, Colorado Water Law requires it to <br />be released, or replacement for evaporation will be required of the impounder /operator /owner of the <br />gravel pit. Any exposed ground water must be backfilled immediately until a well permit issued <br />pursuant to CRS 37 -90- 137(2), allowing the exposure of ground water in a pit, is obtained from the <br />State Engineer. <br />1313 Sherman Street, Room 821, Denver, CO 80203 P 303.866.3581 F 303.866.2223 www.water.state.CO.us <br />COlO \ <br />��w "REVJ <br />:* 1876 / <br />