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Mx. Dave Berry <br />March 5, 2007 <br />Page 2 <br />PAGE <br />There is absolutely no xequitemenl, ux tulc that states enforcement of 2 Colorado CodeR.eg. <br />420.3(2) (1991) Colo. Rev. Stet. 34-33-135 (6) (2000), or SMCRA, 30 U.S.C. 1201 et se . <br />stalixig that enforccxnent action can. only be taken after inspection or determination by the State <br />and/or the Federal goveztuttent. Even if this was a requirement we met that burden or proof in <br />the prior TRT.A decision that was issued in our favor. <br />We respectfully request the following: <br />a. With reference to the IVOV -Basin be advised that their interpretation of~the <br />language in NOV uu. CV 2007-001 is incorrect and that absent compiiance, a failure <br />to abate this matter will be filed immediately, with a cessation order and cilvil <br />penalties. <br />b. With reference to 30 CFR 817.121 (c} (5) and the time limit of March 16ei we wouid <br />like an immediate date set for a hearing if Basin requests same. <br />Again, we thank you for your prompt action in this matter. It has required 3 trials, with <br />appeals to get the responsible agencies to Follow the law and apply the true facts to this matter. <br />Veours, <br />ft.tut Tatum <br />cc: <br />Mr, Al Klein Facsimile (303) 844-1545 <br />Western Regional Director <br />Office of Surface Mining <br />Mr. Jim Fulton Facsimile (303) 844-1545 <br />Chie£ <br />Office of Surface Mining <br />United States Senator 1Cen Salazar Faesitnile (202)228-5036 <br />United States Senator Wayne t~llard Facsimile (202) 224-6471 <br />United States C ongressman John T. Salazar Facsimile (202) 226-9569 <br />Mr. Drent Walquist Facsimile (202) 219-3106 <br />tlcting Director, 0£fice of Surface Mining <br />03 <br />William A. Bianco Facsimile (3U3) 893-1379 <br />Attorney at Law <br />Davis Graham & Stubbs LLP <br />