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The fourth option is: if stockpiling at this site is desired, for periods of more than 180 days, certain criteria <br />additional to those set forth in the preceding paragraph must be met. These changes will be submitted by the <br />operator as part of a technical revision or amendment, addressing the addition of the stockpile area as affected land <br />and detailing the facility. It will be reviewed by the Division for its compliance with the statutes and rules listed in <br />this letter. <br />At this time, the operator is cautioned that any future use of unpermitted land, which has not been properly prepared <br />for stockpiling ore or protecting water resources or other lands against adverse impact, may be in violation of his <br />permit and the Act, and such practices must cease. <br />The operator is reminded that he is the permitted operator of the Ute Ule Mine and Mill site (permit no. M-1978- <br />092), which has an approved ore stockpile area and is approved for receiving ore material from the Golden Wonder <br />Mine. Though it is not as conveniently located,'it is suggested that this alternative approved and permitted location <br />be considered for the interim or long-term, as a fifth option. <br />Please respond to this letter with your stated commitment to cease all stockpiling at Vickers Ranch, or your <br />commitment to temporarily cease which must be accompanied by an expressed intention to file for a technical <br />revision or amendment. I would like to have your statement of response within 90 days of the date of this letter. <br />If you do not agree with this assessment of how your operation is governed by the Rules, you may request a hearing <br />before the Mined Land Reclamation Board for consideration of your appeal. <br />If you have questions or comments, I may be reached at the Division's Durango field office: 701 Camino del Rio, <br />Room 125, Durango, CO 81301; phone 970/247-5193 or fax 9 70724 7-5 1 04. <br />Sincerely, <br />~~~ C~~.~ <br />Bob Oswald <br />Environmental Protection Specialist <br />cc: Kye Abraham, LKA International, Inc. <br />a:\gwm ore/rco <br />