2019-10-04_ENFORCEMENT - M1999076

• Permit No: M1999076
• IBM Index Class Name: Enforcement
• Doc Date: 10/4/2019
• Doc Name: Corrective Action #1 Revised Plan
• From: Rudolph Fontanari
• To: DRMS
• Violation No.: MV-2019-023
• Email Name: ACY
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

Western Slope Flagstaff Quarry No.2 Corrective Action Plan
P.O. Box 413,
Fruita, CO 81521
Ph:[phone]
Email:coloradofox(ftresnan.net
Introduction
The Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety (DRMS) has stated that
the Operator of the Western Slope Flagstaff Quarry No. 2, Permit #M-1977076,
must submit a written plan for the removal of all water distribution lines, risers, and
grade all ditches used to convey water within the permit boundary. This report
provides a plan from the removal of the water distribution system and addresses
concerns raised by the Division in their letter to Mr. Rudolph Fontanari signed by
Amy Yeldell, dated September 25, 2019.
The approximate boundaries of Mining Permit#M-1977-076, delineated in red, are
shown on the attached aerial photograph, titled "Water Conveyance Infrastructure",
presented by DRMS during the Western Slope Flagstaff Quarry No. 2 hearing held
August 21, 2019. The photograph indicates the location of the pipelines and
laterals within the mine permit area. The permit area is generally located in the E
'/2 SE % and SW '/ NE '/ of Section 34, T10S, R98W, in Mesa County, Colorado
NRCS classifies the soils in the disturbance area of both pipeline segments as
Barx-Clapper complex. This complex consists of clay loam and very stony loam
derived from eolian deposits and weathered glacial till. The topography in the SW
'/ NE '/ of Section 34 slopes to the north at an average slope of 5.6%. The
topography in the E Y2 SE '/ of Section 34 slopes to the north at an average slope
of 6.0%.
The following document outlines proposed actions to remove the pipeline and
earthen irrigation laterals following the removal of the PVC pipeline and risers
outlets and reclaim the disturbed areas.
The ultimate goal of the pipeline and earthen lateral reclamation project will be to
restore the disturbed area in order to provide for a natural and sustainable
vegetative community, naturally functioning hydrologic conditions, and desired
wildlife habitats. Fontanari will ensure that the respective reclamation objectives
are ultimately accomplished through activities/tasks outlined below.
Pipeline Dewatering and Removal
In the permit area where the water conveyance pipelines contain irrigation water,
the water will be turned off at the source. Water trucks will be utilized to convey