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A7COLORADO <br />Division of Reclamation, <br />Mining and Safety <br />Department of Natural Resources <br />1313 Sherman Street, Room 215 <br />Denver, CO 80203 <br />August 25, 2017 <br />Jon Mueller <br />Elam Construction, Inc. <br />556 Struthers Ave <br />Grand Junction, CO 81501-3826 <br />Re: Elam Construction, Inc., Bennett's Gravel Pit, File No. M-1979-166, Temporary Cessation <br />Request <br />Dear Mr. Mueller: <br />On August 23, 2017 the Division approved your request for Temporary Cessation status for the Bennett's <br />Gravel Pit. <br />Please be aware that Section 1.13.5(1)(a) of the Construction Materials Rules and Regulations and the <br />Hard Rock/Metal Mining Rules and Regulations state that "Initial period shall be the first five years of <br />Temporary Cessation beginning with the 180 day period of production cessation." <br />Rules 1.13.8 and 1.13.9 state that: <br />1.13.8 A permit granted pursuant to Rules shall continue in effect as long as: <br />(a) the mining operation is resumed within five (5) years of the beginning of Temporary <br />Cessation; or <br />(b) the Operator files a report requesting an extension of the period of Temporary <br />Cessation with the Board stating the reasons for the continuation of those factors necessary to, <br />and the plans for, resumption. <br />1.13.9 Ten Year Limitation for Temporary Cessation <br />In no case shall Temporary Cessation be continued for more than ten (10) years without <br />terminating the mining operation and fully complying with the Reclamation and Environmental <br />Protection Plan requirements of the Act and these Rules. <br />If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Division. <br />1313 Sherman Street, Room 215, Denver, CO 80203 P 303.866.3567 F 303.832.8106 http://mining.state.co.us <br />John W. Hickenlooper, Governor I Mike King, Executive Director I Virginia Brannon, Director <br />