Laserfiche WebLink
35715 HIGHWAY 40 <br /> .J%AFNG�"n BUILDING B, SUITE 120 <br /> A L B E R T F R E I & S 0 N S EVERGREEN, CO 80439 <br /> MAIN: (303) 289-1837 <br /> September 15, 2021 <br /> Email to Peter.haysAstate.co.its <br /> Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety SEA' 1 a 2021 <br /> c/o Peter Hays <br /> 1313 Sherman Street, Room 215 DMSION OF RECLAMATION <br /> Denver, CO 80203 MINING AND SAFETY <br /> Re: AFS Response to Walstrum AM-09 Adequacy Review #2 and Slope Stability Review <br /> Dear Peter: <br /> Enclosed please find the AFS responses to the Adequacy Review#2 comments and Zach <br /> Trujillo's August 31, 2021, Slope Stability Review comment along with revised Exhibits. If you <br /> have any questions, please contact me at 303-913-6583. <br /> Adequacy Review#2 Comments: <br /> #11 The Division recommends the Operator complies with Rule 3.1.5(7) and commits to <br /> constructing the reservoirs at a 3H.•I V slope from S feet above to 10 feet below the expected <br /> water line. Alternatively, the Operator must demonstrate how access to the reservoirs will be <br /> restricted to prevent access by persons and wildlife. The Division requests the Operator provides <br /> examples of other quarries reclaimed with final 2H.•I V slopes. <br /> AFS Response: AFS will construct the reservoir slopes at a 3H:1 V slope from 5 feet above to 10 <br /> feet below the expected water line. See Attachment 2 for an updated Exhibit E Reclamation Plan. <br /> #17 The Division calculated the cost for an independent contractor to reclaim the site based on <br /> the information submitted by the Operator in the amendment application at$1,100,000.00. A <br /> copy of the Division's bond estimate is attached for review. <br /> AFS Response: AFS acknowledges the Division's estimate and will bond for that amount at the <br /> appropriate time. <br /> #20 Please provide an affidavit or receipt indicating the date on which the revised amendment <br /> application information required to address this adequacy letter was placed with the Clear <br /> Creek County Clerk and Recorder for public review,pursuant to Subparagraph 1.6.2(1)(c). <br /> AFS Response: The revised amendment application information was placed with the Clear Creek <br /> County Clerk and Recorder on September 15, 2021. See Attachment 3 for an updated Exhibit R, <br /> Receipt of Proof of Filing. <br /> Pagel of 3 <br />