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Pinon Ridge Mining LLC <br /> P.O. Box 825 <br /> Nucla, CO 81424-0825 RECEIVE,) <br /> 970-864-2125 JUL 7 2020 <br /> ')!VISION OF REC <br /> MINING&SATION <br /> ETY <br /> July 14, 2020 <br /> Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety <br /> Attention: Dustin Czapla, Environmental Protection Specialist <br /> 1313 Sherman Street, Room 215 <br /> Denver, Colorado 80203 <br /> Re: Van 4 Shaft, Permit#M-1997-032, Notice to Commence Final Reclamation <br /> Dear Mr. Czapla, <br /> In response to your letter dated July 7, 2020, reclamation at the Van 4 Mine started in late <br /> March 2020 as ordered by the Mine Land Reclamation Board. At that time, metal siding was <br /> removed from the buildings. <br /> Shortly after reclamation started, Colorado was ordered to cease all but essential activities. <br /> Therefore, Pinon Ridge Mining LLC ceased reclamation until that order was lifted by the State of <br /> Colorado. Reclamation continued in late June 2020 with the removal of the metal siding from the <br /> larger building. The steel structure of the larger building was scheduled to be cut apart in early <br /> July. However, by Order of the Montrose County Commissioner, no open flame devices could be <br /> used in the County because of the extreme fire dangers. Steel cutting torches are required to <br /> dismantle the steel structures. The structures must be removed before the hoist can be removed. <br /> Once the extreme fire threat is past and the Order lifted, Pinon Ridge will immediately <br /> continue with the demolition of the buildings, the removal of the hoist and the removal of the <br /> headframe and related facilities. The shaft will be sealed and all surface reclamation is expected <br /> to be completed by mid-2021. <br /> Sincerely <br /> E* 4-P, <br /> George E.7asier, President <br /> Priority Mail <br />