2017-07-27_REPORT - M2013064

• Permit No: M2013064
• IBM Index Class Name: REPORT
• Doc Date: 7/27/2017
• Doc Name: Annual Fee/Report/Map
• From: Vera Companies, Inc
• To: DRMS
• Annual Report Year: 2016
• Email Name: PSH
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

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112c Annual Report
KhGEIVED Permit Number: M-2013-064
Permittee Name: Varra Companies, Inc.
JUL 1 12017 Operation Name: Varra-Coulson Resource Project
DIVISION OF RECLAMATION, County: Weld
M FE REp p LS Anniversary Date: August 28, 2017
(DRMS Office Use Only) Current Bond Amt: $205,801.00
Annual Fee Due: $791.00
Permit Acreage: 100.63
DRMS Specialist: PSH
According to C.R.S. 34-32.5-116 or 34-32-116, each year, on the anniversary date of the permit, an operator shall submit
the Annual Fee, an Annual Report and Map showing the extent of current disturbances to affected land,required
monitoring information, reclamation accomplished to date and during the preceding year, any new disturbance that is
anticipated to occur during the upcoming year, any reclamation that will be performed during the upcoming year,the
dates for the beginning of active operations, and the date active operations ceased for the year.
Information contained in this report will be reviewed by the Division upon receipt and prior to the next compliance
inspection of the site. If,while completing this report,you learn that your site is not in compliance with the rules and the
act, it is advisable that the issues be rectified promptly to avoid possible enforcement action.
SUMMARY NARRATIVE: Operations commenced in March 2017 affecting the entire 11.61±acres of Middle Field.
Fencing of the south boundary and Fern St. access road is complete. Establishment of the irrigation canal segment to
redirect irrigation waters along the northwest boundary to the Poudre River is still pending, as on-set of operations
consistent with the approved Exhibit C-2: Extraction Plan has commenced north of the existing irrigation canal, while an
extraction into 2018 may increase 40±acres south of the irrigation canal into South Field. Minor preparation of clearing
of vegetation and initial access road preparation have affected approximately 2.0±acres.
1. Is the site identification sign posted in accordance with Rule 3.1.12(1). YES NO
2. Is the affected area boundary clearly marked in accordance with Rule 3.1.12(2). YES NO
3. Is the mine site in final reclamation(all material extraction and stockpile removal is complete)? YES NO
If"YES,"please note time limits related to completion of reclamation, Rule 3.1.3.
4. What was the date of last excavation, processing or hauling activity at the mine? On-going
5. Does the mine operate more than 180 days per year? YES NO
If"NO", please review Rule 1.13 to assure that your mine is in compliance.
6. Has this mine been granted: a)approval of TEMPORARY CESSATION Status? YES NO
b) approval for INTERMITTENT OPERATION? YES NO
7. Number of acres currently affected(mining+incomplete and or unreleased reclamation). 13.61±