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<br /> <br /> <br />Physical Address: 1313 Sherman Street, Room 215, Denver, CO 80203 P 303.866.3567 F 303.832.8106 <br />Mailing Address: DRMS Room 215, 1001 E 62nd Ave, Denver, CO 80216 https://drms.colorado.gov <br />Jared S. Polis, Governor | Dan Gibbs, Executive Director | Michael A. Cunningham, Acting Director <br />August 30, 2024 <br />Randy Riggs <br />Big Bull Dog Trucking, Inc. <br />PO Box 271 <br />Creede, CO 81130 <br /> <br />RE: Soward Ranch Gravel Pit, File No. #M-1988-021 Preliminary Adequacy Review <br /> <br />Dear Mr. Riggs: <br />The Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety (Division) is in the process of reviewing the above <br />referenced Conversion request in order to ensure that it adequately satisfies the requirements of the <br />Colorado Land Reclamation Act for the Extraction of Construction Materials (Act) and the associated <br />Mineral Rules and Regulations of the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board for the Extraction of <br />Construction Materials (Rules). During review of the material submitted, the Division determined that <br />the following issue(s) of concern shall be adequately addressed before a decision can be rendered. <br />1. Per Rule 6.2.1(2)(b) maps must be signed by the qualified person that created them. Please update <br />Exhibit B-1 and B-2 to include a signature. <br />2. The Application Form states that the site is located is Section 2, while Exhibit B-2 shows Section <br />18. Please clarify. <br />3. The seed mix provided does not meet the diversity requirements of Rule 3.1.10. Please update the <br />seed mix. In addition to grass species, it is recommended that the mix also include forbs and <br />shrubs. <br />4. Please commit to providing the Division with a copy of the amended Special Use Permit in <br />Mineral County when approved. <br />Please submit your response(s) to the above listed issue(s) by Monday, September 16, 2024 in order to <br />allow the Division sufficient time for review prior to the Decision Date of October 14, 2024. <br />The Division will continue to review your application and will contact you if additional information is <br />needed. <br />If you require additional information, or have questions or concerns, please contact me at the Division’s <br />Grand Junction Field Office. <br /> <br />Sincerely, <br /> <br />Todd Jesse <br />Environmental Protection Specialist <br />Department of Natural Resources