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,^ oNR COLORADO <br /> January 20, 2016 <br /> CODivision of Reclamation, <br /> Mining and Safety <br /> Sean Mallow <br /> Department of Natural Resources <br /> Western Slope Aggregated,Inc. <br /> P.O. Box 1319 1313 Sherman Street, Room 215 <br /> Carbondale,CO 81623 Denver, CO 80203 <br /> RE:Blue Pit,Permit No. M-1981-207.Estimated Reclamation Costs Update <br /> Dear Mr.Mallow: <br /> Thank you for taking the time to meet with us on Friday, January 08, 2016 to discuss 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 /> In order to finalize the reclamation cost estimate the Division requires the additional items: <br /> 1. Please submit a signed and notarized commitment from Mrs. Blue that she will provide the <br /> Division with hay for reclamation upon forfeiture of the bond at the rate of$150 per ton for the <br /> 200 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 in future bonding <br /> updates. <br /> 2. As per the agreed upon stipulation Western Slope Aggregates, Inc.shall notify the Division in <br /> the annual report of any progress made in mining Area 2.The self-report will 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 21,2016. <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, Mining and Safety, 1313 Sherman St., Room 215, Denver, <br /> CO 80203. Direct contact can be made by phone at 970-254-8511 or via email at amy.yeldell@ <br /> state.co.us <br /> Since ely, <br /> Amy Ye de <br /> Environmental Protection Specialist <br /> Department of Natural Resources <br /> Division of Reclamation,Mining and Safety <br /> Phone: (970) 254-8511 <br /> 1313 Sherman Street, Room 215, Denver, CO 80203 P 303.866.3567 F 303.832.8106 http://mining.state.co.us Dfl <br /> John W. Hickenlooper, Governor I Mike King, Executive Director I Virginia Brannon, Director �\*` �' <br /> ` air= <br />