2023-05-17_PERMIT FILE - M2021052

• Permit No: M2021052
• IBM Index Class Name: Permit File
• Doc Date: 5/17/2023
• Doc Name: Adequacy Review Response
• From: IHC Scott
• To: DRMS
• Email Name: ACY
• Email Name: THM
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

May 12, 2023
Amy Yeldell
Environmental Protection Specialist
Division of Mining Reclamation and Safety(DRMS)
RE: Responses to the DRMS Communication: Rifle Gravel Pit#1, File No. M-2021-052, 112c
Construction Materials Regular Operation—Amended Application AM-1,Adequacy Review-4
Dear Ms.Yeldell:
This letter provides responses to the March 22,2023, DRMS Adequacy Review-4 items.We hope this
information answers your questions fully and this revised application and materials meet the rules and
regulations completely. Per your request,to avoid confusion,we updated the DRMS Narrative
document with revised language and Exhibits per the comments.
6.4.1 EXHIBIT A-Legal Description
1. Comments on Exhibit A:
a. Figure 1, Exhibit A is not a USGS topographic map pursuant to Rule 6.4.1(2).
b. Figure 1, Exhibit A,also does not contain all the required features per Rule 6.2.1(2) (b),
(d)and (e).
Figure 1,Exhibit A,has been updated to include the USGS topographic map and other required
features included in Rules 6.2.1(2), (b), (d),and(e)and 6.4.1(2).
6.4.2 EXHIBIT C -Pre-mining and Mining Plan Map(s) of Affected Lands
2. Comment:All maps other than those in Exhibits A& B need to only convey information for the
permit boundary and 200 ft. buffer where applicable. Presenting maps at a significantly smaller
scale to depict the entire property boundary or regional information takes away from the
information needing to be conveyed.
Where relevant,all Exhibits and Drawings have been updated to reflect a 1"=200 feet scale to
provide the clarity of detail required for the permit boundary and 200 ft. buffer. There are a few
Exhibits with a different scale which was to provide the clarity of detail specific to the rules.
3. Comment:Section 4.4 does not correlate to the requirements of Rule 6.4.3.This information is
better presented under Exhibit H-Vegetation Information, Rule 6.4.10.The type of vegetation
need only be depicted on a map per Rule 6.4.3(e),while the narrative portion and discussions
are to be included within Exhibit H.
Figure 5,Exhibit C3 has been updated to show the type of vegetation present as determined by aerial
imagery and on-site inspections. The narrative has been moved to Section 11.0,Exhibit J—Vegetation,
Rule 6.4.10.
4. Comment:Section 4.5 does not correlate to the requirements of Rule 6.4.3,this information is
better presented under Exhibit H-Wildlife information, Rule 6.4.8.
The narrative has been moved to Section 9.0,Exhibit H—Wildlife Information.
5. Are there any fences within 200 ft.of the affected lands? If so pursuant to Rule 6.4.3(b) and (g)
please include them on Figure 3, Exhibit C1.Also update Table 1 as necessary. Revise Section 4.1
accordingly. Note that structure agreement(s)will also be required.