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05/05/2004 14:13 7198460159 JIM TATUId PAGE 02!02 <br />~. ~. DECEIVED <br />JlM TATUM <br />ATTOpN~ AT LAW <br />MAY 0 5 2004 <br />Division of Mine0ls ~ Geology <br />Telephone (719( 846.0749 O Facsimile (779) 846.0'159 <br />s~pNNE <br />Mr. David Berry Facsimile IraustruUcd (303) 532-8106 <br />Colorado Division of Minezals & Geology <br />1313 56ixman Strcct, Room 215 <br />Denver, Colorado 80203 <br />Mr. Berry: <br />Ron Thorrtpson called today to relate that the backfill and cementing of the <br />airshaft will comrnence shortly. He advised that Halliburton says it can penetrate the pea <br />gravel behind the grated liner to achieve a seal of the water formation. <br />We need a written commitment from ~Ialliburton that they warrant a leak proof <br />seal of the water be~riog fnrmaiinns being grouted off: <br />While not a geologist, petroleum engineer, etc., I have owned and drilled a good <br />number of wells. Getting a leak proof seal behind the pea gravel may be difficult and I <br />do not need any nn.ore falsehoods and misrepresentations from Basin after 14 yeazs of <br />such activity. <br />l:f you will talk with Shawn Reed at (303) 899-4708 at Halliburtott Denver I <br />believe he will tell you my concerns aze right on paint. <br />Please advise the vazious formations to be cetnent sealed and the depths. <br />Very truly yours, <br />LAW Ok'k'ICE OF JIM TATUM <br />J' Tattun <br />cc: Linda McMillen, &q. <br />Shaw 8t Quiff, P.C. <br />SO1 N. Main, Suite 222 <br />Pueblo, CO 81003 <br />189 North Commercial Street Trinidad, Colorado 81082 <br />