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STATE OF COLORADO <br />DIVISION OF MINERALS AND GEOLOGY <br />Department of Natural Resources <br />1313 Sherman SL, Room 215 <br />Denver, Colorado 80203 <br />Phone: (303) 866-3567 <br />FAX: (303) 832-8106 <br />August 19, 2002 <br />DIVISfON OF <br />MINERALS <br />GEOLOGY <br />RECLAMATION <br />MINING~SAFETY <br />Bill Owens <br />Judy DeVincentis Governor <br />Greg E. Walther <br />Westem Gravel, IT1C. Executive Director <br />3001 N. Townsend Ronald W. Cattany <br />Acting Division Director <br />Montrose, Colorado 81401 <br />Re: Site inspection reports for M-99-014, M-77-028, M-80-133, M-81-078 an M-87-024. <br />Deaz Judy: <br />Please find enclosed the inspection reports for the above referenced sites. At this time it appears that <br />only M-99-014 has any drrect issues for Western to address. Staff's main concern there is that the <br />potential for a problem be averted. Loose fine material could end up in the wetlands/ spring area and <br />create a sedimentation problem. Also, topsoil seams sufficient but it appears that some is being used for <br />other purposes and may be getting close to being insufficient. <br />As for the Corey Pit (M-1987-0240), there aze 2 issues that will be addressed with the permitee and <br />current contract operator. However, they do have some implications for someone looking to take over <br />the operation of the pit. A bond calculation will be done as we discussed. The inspector revisited the <br />site after leaving Western's office to measure soil stockpiles for an accurate bond recalculation. The <br />recalculation should be done in the next 2 weeks. <br />If you need additional information, please contact me at the Division of Minerals and Geology, Grand <br />Junction Field Office, 101 S. 3rd St., Suite 301, Grand Junction, Colorado 81501, telephone no. <br />970.241.1117. <br />Sincerely, <br />~~~i~~~~ <br />G. Russell Means <br />Environmental Protection Specialist <br />