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K <br />2 <br />3)= Page 3 of the application indicates that zero (0) acres <br />are proposed to be permitted, yet on page 15, 48 acres are <br />proposed. Also on page 3 there is a discrepancy between <br />actual and proposed affected area. Please clarify these <br />acreage numbers. <br />4) Please assure that perimeter markers are posted and <br />maintained throughout the reclamation time period as <br />required by 4.02.3 and 4.02.4. <br />5) The applicant has stated (page 65) that domestic grazing <br />will not be allowed on the reclaimed areas until phase II <br />bond release. As noted in the Division's February 1992 <br />inspection of the site, damage to sediment control <br />structures had occurred due to cattle grazing. No fence <br />exists on the site as stated in the application. Please <br />explain how the grazing access to the site will be <br />controlled. {Rule 4.15.5) <br />6) Regarding the small area exemption for the removal of the <br />small sediment pond, the permit application indicates that <br />hay bales will be staked in the ground. Field conditions <br />indicate that silt fence has been installed at this area. <br />While the Division does not object to the use of silt <br />fence we do require information regarding the dimensions, <br />placement, method of installation, and sediment control <br />effectiveness to accurately reflect field conditions. <br />Please add this information to the permit application to <br />fulfill the requirements or rule 2.05.3(4). <br />7) As required by the settlement agreement between American <br />Shield Coal Company and the Mined Land Reclamation Board <br />entered into on March 25, 1992 documentation of the <br />existence of the Cameo bench and highwalls predating <br />August 3, 1977 needs to be included in the permit <br />application. Please include this documentation. <br />8) Although active coal mining will not occur at the Fruita <br />mine site under this permit the applicant is required to <br />address the baseline information as per rule 2.04. Brief <br />explanations pertaining to regulations 2.04.4, 2.04.5, <br />and 2.04.6 should be included in this permit application. <br />A meeting with the Division to discuss minimal <br />requirements in this area may be helpful. <br />