Laserfiche WebLink
Diana K. Watson '~ <br />P.O. Box 1056 <br />Meeker, CO 81641 <br />970-878-5898 <br />RECEIVED <br />FEB 212006 <br />pivisian of Minarafa anu CeolopY <br />Division of Minerals and Geology r/ <br />101 South 3`~ Street, Suite 301 <br />Grand Junction, Co 81501 <br />~~ <br />'~ .1' p <br />.) •\~~ur <br />v <br />' ~~EB ~ 18 2006 ~ <br />~m0 i~6e.ir~r.s <br />Dear Mr. Means, ~,~ ~ ~,,~_~„~ <br />Re: Amic P t, Permit No. M-1979 103-112c Conversion• CN-o lI <br />Below are addressed the questions that were brought up in the PAR. <br />1) The mine plan includes the 9.4 acres of the current 110 permit in phase 1. <br />2) After reviewing Exhibit D -Mining Plan, under item D, on page 20, the <br />following should be omitted: "The approximate size of the pit will be 20 <br />acres". The size of the disturbed azea is stated in Exhibit D -Mining Plan <br />under item A page 19 "Phase 1 will include 34.1 acres to be disturbed." <br />3) There will be no on site storage of fuels and oils. <br />4) After further consultation with Fred Cummings, Rangeland Management <br />Specialist with the Natural Resources Conservation Service, it was <br />decided against mulching during the reclamation process. <br />5) As addressed in the enclosed letter from Fred Cummings, Rangeland <br />Specialist with the Natural Resources Conservation Service, no fertilizer <br />will be used in the initial reclamation. However, if there is a major <br />problem with the growth of the grasses, a soil test will be done to see if <br />added nutrients aze needed to get the grasses started. <br />6) We prefer to drill the seed. If it is prohibitive in certain areas, seeding <br />will be done by hand broadcast at the recommended rate. (see enclosed _ <br />letter) <br />7) After reviewing our reclamation plan, it was brought to our attention that <br />the area will be reclaimed to pasture land rather than rangeland. Fred <br />Cummings with the NRCS has extensive knowledge of this area. <br />Enclosed is the new seed mix that he recommends to work best on this <br />ground. <br />8) Please find enclosed a copy of Publisher's Affidavit and Proof of <br />Publication from the Herald Times;•the news paper that serves our area. <br />