2015-03-30_PERMIT FILE - M2015011

• Permit No: M2015011
• IBM Index Class Name: Permit File
• Doc Date: 3/30/2015
• Doc Name: Adequacy Review
• From: DRMS
• To: Ralph Bell
• Email Name: ERR
• Email Name: TAK
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

Ralph Bell
March 30, 2015
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Exhibit D — Reclamation Plan (Rule 6.3.4):
5. The Applicant proposes to construct a small, permanent berm along the north side of the pit to prevent
erosion of the pit slopes. Please commit to keeping the slopes of this berm no steeper than 3H: 1V. The
Berm Detail on the Reclamation Plan Map will need to be updated to reflect this change. Additionally,
please show the location of this proposed berm on the Reclamation Plan Map.
6. Please commit to reclaiming the pit floor with a slight grade to help prevent standing water on the reclaimed
pit floor and allow stormwater drain to the east, west, or in both directions.
Exhibit E — Map (Rule 6.3.5):
7. Within in the Mining Plan and the Lease Agreement, the Applicant mentioned that recycle crushing
operations related to the construction project will be occurring adjacent to the pit. Please clarify the
proposed location for these operations and depict this on the Mining plan Map if this is near the vicinity of
the permit boundary.
Exhibit F — List of Other Permits and Licenses Required (Rule 6.3.6):
8. The Applicant stated that a CDPHE Stormwater Permit will be obtained. Please commit to providing the
Division with copies of the issued permit.
Exhibit I — Proof of filing with County Clerk (Rule 6.3.9):
9. Please note that any changes or additions to the application on file in our office must also be reflected in
the public review copy, which was placed with the Kit Carson County Clerk and Recorder by the
Applicant. The Applicant shall submit proof that any changes or additions to the application have been
added to the copy placed at the Clerk and Recorder's Office.
Exhibit L — Permanent Man -made Structures (Rule 6.3.12):
Where the mining operation will adversely affect the stability of any significant, valuable and permanent man-
made structure located within two hundred (200) feet of the affected land, the applicant may either:
a. provide a notarized agreement between the applicant and theperson(s) having an interest in the structure,
that the applicant is to provide compensation for any damage to the structure; or
b. where such an agreement cannot be reached, the applicant shall provide an appropriate engineering
evaluation that demonstrates that such structure shall not be damaged by activities occurring at the mining
operation; or
c. where such structure is a utility, the Applicant may supply a notarized letter, on utility letterhead, from the
owner(s) of the utility that the mining and reclamation activities, as proposed, will have "no negative effect"
on their utility.
10. The Applicant stated that there is an underground fiber optic utility line along the north side of the permit
and is working with the utility owner, Century Link, to obtain a damage waiver. In accordance with Rule
6.3.12, please provided the Division with the structure agreement for this utility line.
This concludes the Division's adequacy review of this application. This letter shall not be interpreted to mean that
there are no other technical deficiencies in your application. Other issues may arise as additional information is
supplied. Please be advised the Rueb Borrow Pit permit application may be deemed inadequate, and the
application may be denied on April 11, 2015, unless the above mentioned adequacy review items are addressed to