2000-05-31_PERMIT FILE - M2000002

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of the wetland area, plans for revegetation of the created wetlands, and itemized reclamation costs for such tasks. The Division will consider the concept of "volunteer" wetland vegetation as a means for establishing the desired vegetation. However, the applicant will need to provide a list of typical wetland species that may volunteer and a reclamation cost For reseeding wetland species in the event the "volunteer" growth has not established itself within the first two (2) growing seasons following site grading. As an alternative, the operator may provide an alternate reclamation plan for the 32.2 acre wetland area. An acceptable alternative reclamation plan may include I) water storage and provisions for compliance with OSE requirements, 2) backfilling the excavation to at least two (2) feet above the groundwater table, topsoiling, and reseeding to provide a stable vegetative cover, or 3) backfilling the excavation to at least two (2) feet above the groundwater table, and compaction to provide a stable surface for industriaUcommercial development. EXHIBIT G -WATER INFORMATION 13. In accordance with Rule 6.4.7 [he applicant has identified two (2) registered wells [ha[ are within 600 feet of the proposed excavation. The applicant has also provided waivers to the Office of the State Engineer regarding possible impacts to these wells from the mining operation. The Division requests that the applicant provide a map (revised mining plan map) showing the location of these 2 wells, and a commitment to secure an OSE approved well permit prior to exposure of groundwater at the Tanabe Pit. Once again, I will look forward to your response on or before 12:00 noon on June 2, 2000. Rule I.8.1 states that changes and additions to the permit application must be filed with the Division and the County Clerk and Recorder. The applicant must also provide the Division with an affidavit or receipt demonstrating [hat the change or addition was filed with the County Clerk and Recorder no later than the close of business on the day the change was filed with the Division. Please contact me at (303) 866-3567 if you have any questions. Sincerely, Thomas A. Schreiner Environmental Protection Specialist cc: Carl Mount, DMG John Hickman, Lafarge Gary Tuttle, Lafarge Dave Weber, DOW Bill DeGroot, UDFCD Neil Goodenough, Commerce City Daren Sterling, Commerce City Nanci Kerr, Pinnacle Pines LLC David Younggren, Gary Williams Company William Lunsford, RMMHA