APPCOR12494

• Permit No: C1981038
• IBM Index Class Name: Application Correspondence
• Doc Date: 3/21/1978
• Doc Name: STATUS OF COLO WESTMORELAND ORCHARD VLY MINE OUR FN 77-353
• From: DEAN R MASSEY
• To: USGS
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

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:March 21, 1974
Mr. Paul Storze

Uniced States Geological Survey
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Deaver federal Canter
Denver, Colorado 80225 ,~.
RE: Status of Colorado Weatmorelaads Orchard Valley Mine
Uur Pilo J77-353
Dear :tr. Storrs:
Colorado Westmoreland made peruit application on September 10. 1977,
for ttiair Orchard Valley itine. As such under C. R. S, 34-32-109 (4)•
the operation may lawfully continua until the Board either approvesi
or daisies the permit application.
On llecember G, 1977. rile operator was requested to provide additional '
information concerning the adequacy of the reclamation plan under
Colorado law. The operator supplied the requested information oa `'
k}areh L , 197d. and has voluntarily provided additional lnfarmatioa .~
showing how the operation will comply with the Interim Regulatory.
Program of the Federal Surfaco :lining Control Act (Public Law 95-87):
this additional information is currently undergoing review by our
staff. Board action i9 currently anticipated on April 2b-27.2978."
If you have any further questions, don't hesitate to call. '
,." : Sincerely,
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