2020-03-24_PERMIT FILE - M2020008

• Permit No: M2020008
• IBM Index Class Name: PERMIT FILE
• Doc Date: 3/24/2020
• Doc Name: Comment Acknowledgement/Response
• From: Scott Contracting, Inc.
• To: DRMS
• Email Name: LJW
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

SCOTT
Response: Scott Contracting practices already mandate that equipment is
cleaned upon arrival and exit of any job site, so it will comply with this request.
3. Issue: Regarding dewatering practices, CPW requests Scott Contracting either
allow vegetation to properly established itself on newly constructed berms or
install sediment control BMPs prior to actively dewatering at the property.
Response: Scott Contracting will install sediment control BMPs prior to
commencing any dewatering activities.
4. Issue: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services should be consulted regarding any
Threatened and Endangered plant and animal species.
Response: Scott Contracting will consult with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services
as reqeusted.
Reclamation and Future Operational BMPs
5. Issue: CPW requests Scott Contracting take steps to avoid introduction of invasive
or predatory species in the recreational pond to be constructed on the site.
Response: Scott Contracting will comply with this request as it does not plan to
stock the pond, nor will it any third party be permitted to stock the pond.
6. Issue: CPW requests Scott Contracting seed and plant native brush species at the
site once mining activities are completed.
Response: Scott Contracting will seed and plant native brush species at the site
upon completion of mining activities.
7. Issue: CPW requests Scott Contracting construct the recreational pond at 3:1
slope, as well as install ramps to allow wildlife to enter and/or exit the pond.
Response: At this time, Scott Contracting is planning to construct the pond with
a 3:1 and will investigate installation of ramps, although the current plan does
not call for ramps.
Colorado Division of Water Resources (DWR)
The issues raised by DWR concern (1) the proposed onsite well, (2) import of
potable water, and (3) use of any impounded water.
1. Issue: DWR indicates Scott Contracting must obtain a well permit for the
proposed onsite well, in addition to notifying the owner of any well within 600
feet of the proposed well.
Response: At this time, Scott Contracting intends to obtain the appropriate well
permit, and is unaware of any well within 600 feet of its proposed welt, but will
investigate and properly notify any neighboring well if located within said radius.