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L.G. EVERIST, INC. <br /> ROCK.SOLID SINCE 1876 7321 E. 88TH AvENUE, SUITE 200 <br /> HENDERSON, COLORADO 80640 <br /> IN <br /> PHONE 303-287-9606 • FAx 303-289-1348 <br /> August 12, 2016 <br /> Weld County Public Works <br /> Attention: Clay Kimmi <br /> PO Box 758 <br /> Greeley, CO 80632 <br /> RE: Lehr Gravel Pit, Permit M-1983-213 <br /> Located in Section 1, Township 10N, Range 67 West,Weld County <br /> Dear Mr. Kimmi: <br /> This letter is in response to Weld County's Lehr Gravel Pit Release Request and subsequent DRMS inspection of <br /> June 30, 2016, requiring a Technical Revision (TR) to the County's permit. <br /> For Reference - L.G. Everist, Inc. is the landowner of the property where Weld County's Lehr Gravel Pit is <br /> located. L.G. Everist is the owner/operator of the Carr Gravel Resource, Permit, M-1988-048, located adjacent to <br /> the Lehr Pit in Section 1, and continuing north into Section 35, Township 11N, Range 67 West, Weld County. <br /> Access Road <br /> As landowner of the parcel on which the Lehr Pit is located, and also with our mining and transload operations, <br /> we utilize the access road which goes through the Lehr Pit as an alternate access point into our operations to the <br /> north. In 2011, L.G. Everist amended its DRMS permit, updating various aspects of the reclamation plan, <br /> including keeping this interior access road. The access road is shown on L.G. Everist's Reclamation Plan Map. <br /> The access road is needed for continued landowner access, even after mining is complete. Therefore, L.G. <br /> Everist agrees with and appreciates the change which Weld County is submitting as part of their TR to have the <br /> road kept as part of their reclamation plan. <br /> Revegetation <br /> L.G. Everist and Weld County representatives have discussed the Revegetation issues and suggested corrective <br /> actions listed in the DRMS's inspection report. We understand that it may take a while to establish sustainable <br /> vegetation that is acceptable to the DRMS for final release. <br /> Thank you for sharing the revegetation seed mix of native grasses which the County will be utilizing on the site. <br /> The seed mix is satisfactory in our opinion, but of course up to the DRMS to approve. L.G. Everist understands <br /> that the exact seed mix may not be available at the time of seeding, and that a similar variety may be substituted <br /> to round out the mix. <br /> Thank you for also sharing the comprehensive Weed Control Plan which the County will be utilizing on the site. <br /> L.G. Everist realizes that there are weeds present on site, however, we also realize that it is impossible to be <br /> weed-free on any property in Colorado, as seeds can blow into one's property from anywhere. L.G. Everist feels <br /> that the Weed Control Plan aptly addresses the proper suppression and management of various weed species <br /> which may or may not be present on site. However, as with the seed mix, we realize that approval of the Weed <br /> Control Plan is up to the DRMS. <br /> If there is anything else you need from us for the County's DRMS Technical Revision, please let us know. Lynn <br /> can be reached at 303-286-2247 or Imshults@lgeverist.com. <br /> Sincerely <br /> pt> <br /> Lynn Mayer Shults <br /> Regulatory Manager <br /> WELD-LehrPit-DRMS=rRLetter-toWeld-ALig2016.docx <br />