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Neither of those statements is accurate after the change in mining method. We find no evidence that <br /> Everist or Peak requested an amendment or technical revision to their permit or even advised DRMS <br /> of the change in mining method. Further, the Substitute Water Supply Plan for 2015-2016 approved <br /> by the Colorado Division of Water Resources clearly states that approval thereof is based on wet <br /> mining with no dewatering of the pit(see Page 1 of the SWSP). The impact to the Love Pit wetlands <br /> is a direct result of the change in mining method and dewatering. <br /> Accordingly,we are requesting the following actions from the DRMS: <br /> 1. Consider how the change in mining method and dewatering of the alluvium for mining has affected the <br /> Love Pit wetlands on the Eagle's Nest Mountain Ranch and require the necessary actions to mitigate the <br /> groundwater supply to the wetlands. The actions may include, among other things, a detailed and specific <br /> plan for operating the new culvert, a progressive plan to implement other remedies, or changes in the <br /> mining method to ensure that natural groundwater levels can be maintained on the east side of Highway 9. <br /> 2. Recognize that the sustainability of the Love Pit wetlands is closely associated with mining and subsequent <br /> reclamation of the Maryland Creek Ranch mine. Require that Peak and any subsequent owners/permit <br /> holders of the Maryland Creek Ranch mine incorporate assurances of the water supply to the Love Pit <br /> wetlands in any future revisions to the reclamation plan and in final reclamation implementation. <br /> 3. Add Summit Capital,LLC and Eagle's Nest Mountain Ranch,LLC to your list of stakeholders for any and <br /> all future notifications regarding changes in mining or reclamation at the Maryland Creek Ranch mine. <br /> Thank you for your attention to this matter. We will continue our efforts to work with John <br /> O'Hara at Peak in their attempts to provide water to the wetlands through the culvert installation until <br /> a better plan can be implemented. Our technical consultant in this matter is Steven D. Steffens, PE at <br /> Steffens and Associates, Inc. (303-378-8181). Mr. Steffens has been involved since 2004. Any <br /> meetings should be arranged through me at Summit Capital, LLC. We look forward to your prompt <br /> response to this matter. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> obert J.Hoote, General Counsel <br /> Summit Capital,LLC <br /> On behalf of Eagle's Nest Mountain Ranch,LLC <br /> Enclosures <br /> cc: Steven D. Steffens,PE <br /> Steffens and Associates, Inc. <br /> John O'Hara,Operations Manager <br /> Peak Materials <br />