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~ III IIIIIIIIIIIII III ~ All Rite Paving & Redi Mix, Inc. P.O. Box 1128 La Junta, Colorado 81050 719-383-2600 RECEIVED La Junta Division P.O. Box 165 Canon City, Colorado 81215 719-275-1280 JAM 16 2001 January 12, 2001 Girision of Minerals and Geology Larry Oehler, Inspector Division of Minerals and Geology Department of Natural Resources 1313 Sherman Street, Room 215 Denver, Colorado 80203 RE: North River Pit Permit No. M-1999-005 Dear Mr. Oehler, Imagine my surprise upon receipt of the inspection report, identifying 5 areas of potential problems regarding the operation at the North River Pit. On the inspection day, my notes clearly indicate only one issue requiring attention: the static ground water level reduction. I recall specifically discussing "problems" and being reassured that our operation looked "clean." I respectfully disagree with the inspection report and will address each "Possible Problem" individually and in detail. 1. The current static ground water level reduction system is not a "dewatering system." Dewatering implies the ability to implement dry mining techniques. The presence of the operating dragline proves wet mining techniques are being utilized. A switch sensitive to the static ground water level engages the floating pump. The pump currently operates approximately 80% of the day. The fact that the pump does not operate continuously proves our intent to reduce the ground water level to a manageable level only. It is our hope to eliminate the pumping as our mining proceeds. I will concede this item for technical revision with the agreement that the term "dewatering" is not required in the document. The Phase IV processing area is specifically labeled asphalt plant. In a June 2, 1999 correspondence from The Division, the asphalt plant was eliminated from the permit. Aggregate processing, as stated in the permit application, will be located "adjacent to the active mining pond." Due to the high ground water level, any staging area located near the river will require building up. This is temporary and will be relocated as mining progresses according to the application. This issue does not constitute a revision in the permit. 3. Please refer to the attached letter from Otero County Board of Commissioners regarding road improvements along the north boundary. In addition to the improvements being at the request of the county, the property is not included in the permit per a correspondence from The Division on June 2, 1999. -~