PERMFILE49803

• Permit No: C1982055
• IBM Index Class Name: Permit File
• Doc Date: 12/11/2001
• Section_Exhibit Name: ADDENDUM E SURFACE OWNER AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CONTACT LETTERS
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

LAS ANIMAS COUNTY

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200 EAST FIRST ST. ROOM 104
TRINIDAD, COLORADO 81082
November 10. 1994

RECEIVED
NOV 14 1994
Division of Minerals & Geology
Mr. Wallace Erickson
Environmental Protection Intern
Division of Minerals and Geology
1313 Sherman Street, Room 215
Denver, CO 80203
RE: Raton Creek Mine. Permit No- C-82-055
Dear Wally:
I would like to express my gratitude to you for the tour you
gave me at the Raton Creek Mine. I feel that the
reclamation at this mine site is beyond my expectations. So
far, the reclamation is consistent with Las Animas County
Zoning Regulations.
The two buildings located at the mine site (1) Shop and (2)
Wash Plant both appear to be built to code. However. I have
not been able to find any building permits that were issued
to the Raton Creek Mine for these two structures. The water
tank that is also located on the mine site appears to be
built well and I do not see any problems with this tank
staying on the property along with the two other structures.
After the tour and reviewing my files in the Planning
Office. I have no objections to this Reclamation Plan as it
exists now.
I have only one major concern pertaining to the 675 foot
long 8 foot culvert that is located at this site. According
to Map #14 dated May 17. 1993, the 8 foot culvert which
travels east to west under the shop will remain in place
after the reclamation is done. My concern is who will be
responsible for the maintenance of this underground culvert.
In the worst case scenario, should this 675 foot long
culvert not be properly maintained and we experience a heavy
rainfall, this could block or plug the existing drainage

Michael A. Ossola
Director
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