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PUBLIC NOTICE <br />The Colorado Division of Minerals and Geology proposes to discontinue maintenance of an existing <br />sedimentation pond at the Fruita No. 1 and No. 2 Mine (File No. C-1981-015). The subject site is an <br />abandoned, bond forfeited underground coal mine located in Mesa County, approximately 12 miles north of <br />Fruita, at the base of the Bookcliffs. The mine site is located within the NWl/4NW1/4 Section 29, and <br />NEl/4 Section 30; Township 8 South, Range 101 West, of the 6~' Principal Meridian. Mesa County Road 18 <br />provides access to the site. Surface disturbance area is approximately 12 acres; the land is privately owned. <br />The Division is proposing to discontinue sediment pond maintenance, pursuant to Rule 4.05.2(2) of the <br />Regulations of the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board, promulgated under the Colorado Surface Coal <br />Mining Reclamation Act, Section 34-33-101, et seq., C.R.S. The decision is proposed due to the fact that the <br />disturbed area has been reclaimed, vegetative cover that meets the approved standard has been established, <br />and ground cover is adequate to stabilize the site and prevent the contribution of additional suspended solids <br />above natural levels. <br />The decision is based on vegetation cover sampling conducted May 17-18, 2005, and a complete mine site <br />inspection conducted September 19, 2005. The Division has prepared a written finding in support of the <br />proposed decision. Copies of the written finding are on file for public inspection at the Colorado Division of <br />Minerals and Geology, Room 215, Centennial Building, 1313 Sherman Street, Denver, Colorado 80203; at <br />the Division's Grand Junction Field Office, 101 South 3`d, Suite 301, Grand Junction, Colorado 81501; and <br />at the Mesa County Clerk's Office, 6`h and Rood, Grand Junction. Persons with an interest that may be <br />adversely affected by the proposed decision may submit written comments to the Division at the Denver <br />address. Comments must be received by the Division within thirty (30) days of publication of this notice. <br />Phone inquiries may be directed to Dan Mathews at the Division's Grand Junction Office (970-242-5025). <br />