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<br />J . E . STOVER & ASSOCIATES III IIIIIIIIIIIII III <br />2768 COMPASS DRIVE, SUITE 101 999 <br />GRAND JUNCTION, COLORADO 81506 <br />PHONE: (970) 245-4101, FAR 242-7908 <br />MINE ENGINEERING CIVIL ENGINEERING <br />MINE RECLAMATION CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT <br />July 21, 1995 <br />RECEIVED <br />A. J. Waldron JUL 24 X995 <br />Division of Minerals and Geology <br />1313 Sherman St., Room 215 <br />Denver, Co 80203 Division of Minerals 8 Geology <br />Re: Somerset Mining Company <br />Application for a Minor Revision <br />Revise Reclamation Dates <br />Permit No. C-81-022 <br />Dear Mr. Waldron: <br />Enclosed is an application for a minor revision to revise the specified <br />reclamation dates for the Upper and Lower Hubbard Creek facilities and <br />the powerline and powerline access road. One reason for this request is <br />the Bear Canyon reclamation project is going to consume all of the <br />resources which were allocated by Somerset for reclamation projects this <br />year. <br />Another reason to delay the reclamation is the BLM's request to assume <br />the responsibility for the powerline access road. The Lower Hubbard <br />Creek culvert may be left in place in order to provide BLM access to the <br />powerline road. It will take some time to formalize an agreement with <br />the BLM so delaying the reclamation associated with their request is the <br />only reasonable option. <br />An additional reason to delay the reclamation is the potential <br />development of additional coal properties in the area. One coal operator <br />is considering a new mine in Bear Canyon and may utilize the existing <br />powerline. The upper Hubbard Creek facilities may also be of use to an <br />adjacent coal operator. <br />The delay in the reclamation schedule will allow time for these matters <br />to develop. Sometime next year Somerset anticipates requesting the <br />reclamation of the powerline, powerline access road, Upper Hubbard Creek <br />facilities and the Lower Hubbard Creek culvert be delayed for the <br />foreseeable future. <br />The following revised pages comprise this application for a minor <br />revision: 2.05-29, 2.05-31, 2.05-34, 2.05-35, 2.05-36 and 2.05-37. <br />Please call if you have any questions <br />Sincerely, <br />JimJim 5~~~P.E. <br />Consulting Engineer <br />cc: Tom Anderson <br />