APPCOR11277

• Permit No: C1981032
• IBM Index Class Name: Application Correspondence
• Doc Date: 2/9/1984
• Doc Name: MEEKER AREA MINES PERMIT REVIEW
• From: MLRD
• To: MIKE SAVAGE
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

o~ ~o<~
.<F' \'~y
~T a .lL i°!# Q
v, O
r X876 ~
Richard D Lamm
Governor
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
Davitl H. Getches, Executive Director
MINED LAND RECLAMATION DIVISION
DAVID C. SHELTO N, Director
February 9, 1984
T0:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
Bondin
Mike Savage
Dan Mathews
~~~%~j
Meeker Area Mines ~ermit Review
III IIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
1. Reclamation cost estimates for the Northern No. 1 (FF-Seam) Mine are
provided on Page M-12 of Volume VII. A total cost of $146,250.00 is
projected, but detailed engineering estimates and cost justifications are
not provided. On page M-12a of Volume VII, it is stated that detailed
estimates will be provided upon resolution of such issues as final
topography, topsoil depth and final drainage design.
2. On Page 19 of Volume XII (Adequacy Response) a total reclamation cost
estimate for the Northern No. 1 of $267,000.00 is provided, based on the
interim reclamation plan approval. Topsoilin9 costs were estimated at
$5.00 per cubic yard and backfilling costs were estimated at $1.57/yd3.
Exhibits M-1 and t4-4 of Volume VII are referenced as providing volume and
slope information. These exhibits are not in the application.
Obviously, the information provided to date does not meet the requirements
of Rules 2.05.4(2)(b). Detailed engineering calculations based on equipment
productivities, material volumes, job factors and rental rates~`rsequired.
Apparently reclamation cross sections for Nothern No. 1 which would provide
a basis for cost calculations, were withdrawn prior to resubmittal in
October, 1982.
Rienau No. 2 Mine Increased Production Modification
1. Updated operation and reclamation plans for the Rienau No. 2 are contained
in a Volume which Northern intended to submit in April, 1981. The Volume is
not on file at the Division, and there is no record of its receipt. Comments
in the adequacy letter of June, 1981, indicate that the Volume was never
reviewed by the Division.
OSM records indicate that one copy of the Volume of concern was submitted to
their office in April, 1981. It is the public display copy and thus, is not
available for our review. I have asked Hank Coufos to submit three copies.
423 Centennial Building, 1313 Sherman Street Denver, Colorado 80203 Tel. [phone]