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<br />COLORADO <br />HISTORICAL <br />SOCIETY <br />The Colorado History Museum 1300 Broadway Denver. Colorado 80203-2137 <br />September 12, 1991 <br />James A. Kiger <br />Sr. Environmental Specialist <br />Colowyo Coal Company <br />5731 State Highway 13 <br />Meeker, CO 81641 <br />Re: Colowyo Coal Company Permit Revision <br />Dear Mr. Kiger: <br />Thank you for the information you supplied our office on the above proposed <br />project. <br />It is our understanding that archaeological site SMF402 will be impacted <br />by mining activities that are proposed in this permit revision. This site <br />was determined to need testing on December 27, 1982 in consultation with <br />the Office of Surface Mining. In 1984 the site was relocated with <br />conflicting information printed in the report and on the reevaluation form. <br />Based on our review of all the information concerning this site, we have <br />determined that testing should be completed to evaluate if the site has <br />qualities that would make it eligible to the National Register of Historic <br />Places. Testing can consist of a series of shovel probes across the site <br />and based on the results of these probes, excavate one to four 1 x 1 meter <br />test pits in the areas where subsurface potential is greatest. However, <br />the archaeologist undertaking the testing will be able to evaluate the best <br />method based on what is found on the surface of the site. <br />Enclosed you will find a directory of personnel and the "Archaeological <br />Report Guidelines" that should be followed for all reports submitted for <br />our review. If we may be of further assistance please contact Jim Green at <br />866-4674. <br />Sincerely, <br /><~ ameJ s E. Hartmann <br />State Historic Preservation Officer <br />JEH/WJG <br />