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RE. Blue Pit, Permit No. M-1981-207, Estimated Reclamation Costs Updare
<br />Dear Mr. Mallow:
<br />Thank you for taking the time to meet with us on Friday. Ja„uary 08. 2016 to diacuaa the estimated
<br />reclamation cost estimate that was mailed on November 25, 2015. The Division appreciated your
<br />diligence and clarity in itemizing specific areas where we can improve the accuracy of reclamation
<br />COSTS.
<br />I„ o, de, to finali.&e the reclamation cost estimate the Division requires the additional items:
<br />1. Please submit a aigi,ed a„d „ota, iced couuuiume„t f1011L Mi s. Blue that she will pi ovide the
<br />Division with hay for reclamation upon forfeiture of the bond at the rate of $150 per ton for the
<br />20U tons necessary to reclaim the estimated 100 acres site. The commitment needs to be valid
<br />for 5 years. Upon expiration Western slope Aggregates, Inc. shall provide the Division with an
<br />updated agreement or the Division will use its cost estimate data for hay i„ future bonding
<br />updates.
<br />Z. As per the agrees upon stipulation Western Slope Aggregates, Inc. snail notiry the Division in
<br />The annual , eport of any progress made in mining Area 2. The self-reportwill include the length
<br />of highwall requiring regrading, height of highwall and slope. Through this reporting surety will
<br />be incrementally assessed based on mining progress as needed.
<br />All other areas of concern identified in the meeting have been re-evaluated and resolved. Please submit
<br />the above items to the Division by Monday, March Z1, 201L6.
<br />If you require additional information, or have questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me.
<br />Amy Yeldell at the Division of Reclamation. Mi„ing and Safety. 1313 Sherman St.. Roo,,, 215. De„ve,.
<br />Co 80203. Direct contact can be made by phone at 97U-254-8511 or via email at amy.yeldell@
<br />state.co.us
<br />Sinc ely,
<br />Amy Ye ae
<br />E„vi, o,,,,,e„tal P, otecti'u„ Specialist
<br />Department of Natural Resources
<br />Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety
<br />Phone: (97u) Z54-8511
<br />010
<br />�� y 9,
<br />1.i1.i SRerman Street. Room 115, Denver. CLO 80203 P .iU.i.Bbb.35b7 F .iD3.83L.81D6 Fittp://mining.btate.co.ab 0
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<br />Johii W. Aicken[ooper, Governor I Mike King; Executive Director I Virginia Brannon, Director * r*
<br />1876
<br />COLORADO
<br />January 2U, 2016
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<br />Division of Reclamation,
<br />Mining and Safety
<br />Sean Mallow
<br />Western Slope Aggregated, Inc.
<br />DeparunenR of Natural Reaources
<br />P.O. Box 1319
<br />1.i1s Aerman Street, Rvurir 115
<br />Carbondale, CO 81623
<br />Denver, (.0 Bum
<br />RE. Blue Pit, Permit No. M-1981-207, Estimated Reclamation Costs Updare
<br />Dear Mr. Mallow:
<br />Thank you for taking the time to meet with us on Friday. Ja„uary 08. 2016 to diacuaa the estimated
<br />reclamation cost estimate that was mailed on November 25, 2015. The Division appreciated your
<br />diligence and clarity in itemizing specific areas where we can improve the accuracy of reclamation
<br />COSTS.
<br />I„ o, de, to finali.&e the reclamation cost estimate the Division requires the additional items:
<br />1. Please submit a aigi,ed a„d „ota, iced couuuiume„t f1011L Mi s. Blue that she will pi ovide the
<br />Division with hay for reclamation upon forfeiture of the bond at the rate of $150 per ton for the
<br />20U tons necessary to reclaim the estimated 100 acres site. The commitment needs to be valid
<br />for 5 years. Upon expiration Western slope Aggregates, Inc. shall provide the Division with an
<br />updated agreement or the Division will use its cost estimate data for hay i„ future bonding
<br />updates.
<br />Z. As per the agrees upon stipulation Western Slope Aggregates, Inc. snail notiry the Division in
<br />The annual , eport of any progress made in mining Area 2. The self-reportwill include the length
<br />of highwall requiring regrading, height of highwall and slope. Through this reporting surety will
<br />be incrementally assessed based on mining progress as needed.
<br />All other areas of concern identified in the meeting have been re-evaluated and resolved. Please submit
<br />the above items to the Division by Monday, March Z1, 201L6.
<br />If you require additional information, or have questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me.
<br />Amy Yeldell at the Division of Reclamation. Mi„ing and Safety. 1313 Sherman St.. Roo,,, 215. De„ve,.
<br />Co 80203. Direct contact can be made by phone at 97U-254-8511 or via email at amy.yeldell@
<br />state.co.us
<br />Sinc ely,
<br />Amy Ye ae
<br />E„vi, o,,,,,e„tal P, otecti'u„ Specialist
<br />Department of Natural Resources
<br />Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety
<br />Phone: (97u) Z54-8511
<br />010
<br />�� y 9,
<br />1.i1.i SRerman Street. Room 115, Denver. CLO 80203 P .iU.i.Bbb.35b7 F .iD3.83L.81D6 Fittp://mining.btate.co.ab 0
<br />�.
<br />Johii W. Aicken[ooper, Governor I Mike King; Executive Director I Virginia Brannon, Director * r*
<br />1876
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