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SEP-04-98 12:21 PM SFaM LIEN <br />970 407 <br />5515 P_03 <br /> • <br />$9Cd1d. we would Irks to pornt Out thst Wf goal, es I believe IS the DepaMieM's goal,ts to <br />create a seedbed that can suppod a diverse vegetative corer, which will encourage and <br />suPPoR diverse wildlife. I would strongy reoornmend that the Division reconskier its position <br />tttat they Nn71 cala~late reclamation cost to include the costs of soil amendment for the <br />seatlbede for bonding purposes as our results suggest that would encourage ony grass in the <br />kmg run. For diverse vegetative Dover that vrill stilt provide ereelonal stability, we wiN continue to <br />concentrate primariy on the candstorre overburden far seedbed mateRal and on including Mee <br />and shrubbery seeds in our seed coot. <br />Finally, we have had a stability analysis study conducted and have requested input from local <br />experts on their advice for pinyon plantirp. We have tried many of the tedtnlgUes 8nd will <br />continue to work with these experts as we implement various reclamation tedtnique9 in the <br />future that go above and beyond the requirements of our reclamation plan approved by your <br />Dhllsbn. We will also continue to work with the Cokxado Stets Land Board to assure rve are <br />abiding by their desires for post mining use since it u their property. <br />7. Plane varty the current volume of tropsoll avallablo, N any; the number of acres already <br />seeded: tta number of acres Isft 1o be seeded, and 1lte number of acres o4 taro rock b bs <br />oowrsd with at least 3 feet o4 sandstone overburden. <br />Please see the attached report. <br />8. 7tw Division Is currently waluating ma6arial volumes of overburden to Ue moved 1A achieve <br />tyfrs Ilnal corrroure as prssantSed In tlw rovblon applkatlon and will no1Hy Cobrodo Lhn <br />Company n soon n any questlons aAse. <br />Ae ire mentioned, we believe the interim bonds we posted in December of 1997 are more than <br />adequate. We believe you will reach the same conduslons after your evaluation. Please let us <br />know if we ran be of assistance. <br />Thank you for all of your Input We hope to hear from you soon. Please qll me K you have any further <br />questions a thoughts at (970) 4937017. !~ <br />Attachments <br />cc: Mike Golliher, Fine Grind Superirrtandent <br />Rob Kianer, Quany SuperlMendent <br />Crelg Grotenhouse, Legal Counsel <br />Ed Hubbeling, V.P. Environmemal, Health, and Safety <br />Mark Davis, Colorado State Land Board <br />