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~:~" . <br />COLORADO <br />Hoc h and D. Lamm <br />Governor <br />f~i' _. ;.4 y 9d <br />~ T I'~J( , 4 <br />DEPARTMENT <br />* /8q6 ~ <br />OF HEALTH <br />Frank A. Traylor. M.D. <br />Executive Darr, ctar <br />July 13, 1982 <br /> <br />Mr. W. E. Hamilton <br />Star Route <br />Arboles, Colorado 81121 <br />Dear Mr. Hamilton: <br />This letter is in regards to your complain[ concerning excessive dust <br />from the Chimney Rock Coal operation located near your property. <br />On June 23, 1982, I performed an on-site inspection of the Chimney Rock <br />facility. I was accompanied by Mr. Mike Keegan of Chimney Rock Coal. <br />I was~able to observe most phases of the mining operation during my <br />visit. Emissions from the two rock drills were well controlled--one <br />by use of water spray and the other using a vacuum system. A water <br />truck was in use on the haul roads. The crushing and loading operation <br />was somewhat dusty but not in violation of State regulations. Anew <br />dust control system currently being installed on the crusher and grizzly <br />should control that area. The overburden piles seemed to have the high- <br />est potential for fugitive dust emissions. Since the slopes are too steep <br />for the water truck to negotiate, Chimney Rock is looking into the possi- <br />bility of purchasing a water cannon that can run off of the current water <br />truck. More importantly, Mr. Keegan stated that the area being mined <br />which is. closest to your property will be contoured and revegetated <br />within the next twelve months. <br />In conclusion, I did not observe a dust problem at Chimney Rock during <br />my inspection and they did seem to be making an effort to control the <br />dust that they are generating. Although differe t meteorological con- <br />ditions may occasionally create a dust problem t~t affects you, I am <br />hopeful that the revegetation of that part of their mine nearest your <br />home will alleviate your problem. r <br />Please feel free to contact me again if you have further problems. <br />Sincerely, <br />~. ~--> <br />~ James A. King <br />JAK/na Air Pollution Control Specialist <br />cc: Mike Keegan <br />- ~ - - <br />4210 EAST 11TH AVENUE DENVER,COLORADO 80220 PHONE (303) 320-8333 <br />