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are outwash colluvium from the steep slopes north of the loadout. Therefore, the geology of the loadout area does not meet the geologic definition of alluvial valley floors. In addition, the slopes of the loadout facility prior to disturbance generally ranged between 12 and 15 percent (7 to 8.5 degrees). Geomorphically, the angle of these slopes would indicate an "outwash" rather than a "stream-laid" deposit. Although the pre-disturbance land use of the loadout area was irrigated agriculture, the method for irrigation consisted of channeling water from the Deer Trail Ditch to the fruit trees and hay land by small distribution channels. The source of water for irrigation of the site came from well above the North Fork of the Gunnison River. The area has not been flood irrigated due to the slope of the land surface, the lack of sufficient volume of water, and the height above the North Fork of the Gunnison River. In addition, no subirrigation occurs at the loadout site. This was confirmed as no ground water was encountered during excavation of the "pad" area for the loadout facility. The excavation was completed to approximately 20 feet below the ground surface. Location of the Terror Creek Company Loadout facility is approximately 85 feet above the North Fork of the Gunnison River. Due to the elevation difference between the loadout area and the North Fork of the Gunnison River, natural flood irrigation of the site would be practically impossible from water of the North Fork of the Gunnison River. In addition, the loadout should have no effect on the flood irrigation and subirrigation capabilities of the North Fork of the Gunnison due to its relative position to the loadout facility. Terror Creek Company strongly believes that the loadout site should not be classified as an AVF. If the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Division maintains the preliminary determination that the loadout area is an AVF, then Terror Creek Company will only accept that conclusion