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Richard D. Lamm <br />Governor <br />DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES <br />David H. Getches, Executive Director <br />MINED LAND RECLAMATION DIVISION <br />DAVID C. SHELTON, Director <br />COAL INSPECTION REPORT <br />Operation: BOURG STRIP <br />File No.: C-021-81 <br />Operator Name: Walden Coal Company <br />Permittee Name: Same <br />Address: P.O. Box 229 <br />Boulder, CO 80306 <br />County: Jackson <br />Inspection Date: August 9, 1984 <br />Type of Operation: Surface, private <br />Inspector: M.S. Savage, Dan Mathews <br />Weather: Clear, warm <br />Time: 3:00 p.m. <br />Type of Inspection: Partial <br />Operator Contact: Walt Ayres <br />I. General Comments <br />The operator has completed topsoiling of the east dump in preparation for fall <br />mulching and seeding. <br />The operator is concerned that an oil and gas drilling operation may conduct <br />development drilling activities within the confines of the permit area as <br />approved by the surface and mineral land owners. The operator and I inspected <br />the area that has been proposed for the development drilling and discussed <br />potential liability and reclamation concerns for the area. The Division has <br />been in contact with the Oil and Gas Commission and discussed the requirements <br />for permitting of oil and gas drilling operations in close proximity to an <br />operating mine. <br />The operator will be apprised of the developments between the Mined Land <br />Reclamation Division and the Oil and Gas Commission as they develop. <br />423 Centennial Building, 1313 Sherman Street Denver, Colorado 80203 Tel. (303) 866-3567 <br />