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USDA United States Forest Aspen-Sopris Ranger District 620 Main St <br /> _ �� Department of Service P.O. Sox 309 <br /> am Agriculture Carbondale,CO 81623-0309 <br /> 970-963-2266 <br /> Fax: 970-963-2266 <br /> File Code: 2810 <br /> Date: February 24, 2022 <br /> Robert Congdon <br /> Elbram Stone LLC <br /> 0367 Avalanche Creek Rd. <br /> Redstone, Colorado 81623 <br /> Dear Mr. Congdon, <br /> This letter addresses your Freedom Eagle Quarry plan of operation (Plan) for proposed mining <br /> activities which includes the White Banks through White Banks 9 unpatented mining claims <br /> located in Section 28, Township 9 South, Range 88 West in the Avalanche Creek drainage on the <br /> Aspen/Sopris Ranger District, White River National Forest. <br /> I have determined the revised Plan received on January 25, 2022, is consistent with the <br /> requirements of the regulations at 36 CFR 228.4(c). The duration and level of surface <br /> disturbance of the activities outlined in your proposal are within the scope analyzed under the <br /> previous FONSI'DN signed in 2013. My team of resource specialists concurred that there were <br /> no changed conditions between 2013 and present day. <br /> I will provide you with subsequent correspondence that outlines the process required for your <br /> Plan authorization, which will include any stipulations or mitigation measures requirements that <br /> might be necessary, as well as a status update of the mineral classification. I will also initiate a <br /> bond review with the Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety. <br /> As a reminder,you are responsible for obtaining any other permits that may be required under <br /> other applicable laws and regulations for the proposed activities. <br /> Please contact me if you have any additional questions. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> X <br /> Signed by:Department of Agriculture <br /> KEVIN WARNER <br /> District Ranger <br /> cc: Walt Brown, Amy Yeldell <br /> Jw <br /> `� Caring for the Land and Serving People Pnnred w Recycled Paper oo <br />