ENFORCE34991

• Permit No: M1994096
• IBM Index Class Name: Enforcement
• Doc Date: 10/20/1994
• Doc Name: UNPERMITTED MINING OR PROSPECTING OPERATION PRESENTATION FORM
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

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UNPERMITTED MINING OR PROSPECTING OPERATION
Presentation Form
General Information:
Date: October 20,1994
File No.: M-94-096
Operator: Doyle Russell
Location: Larimer County
Nature and Duration of Violation:
Commodity: Sand & Gravel
Acreage: approx. 4.5
Specialist: Gary Curtiss
Existing Bond: none
This pit is located east of Interstate 25 along the frontage road
about 5 miles north of Wellington, Colorado. The land is part of
a ranch owned by Mr. Doyle Russell. He said that the pit has been
operated off and on probably for the past 70 years and the product
is used by ranchers, the county and local municipalities. Mr.
Russell said the sand and gravel is excavated by a contractor.
On-site disturbance included a pit approximately 2 acres in size
and an additional 2.5 acres where the topsoil has been stripped
and stockpiled in preparation for mining. On-site equipment
included screening equipment in the pit and a scraper and dozer.
Total disturbance directly related to the operation is
approximately 4.5 acres.
Seriousness: Zones
0-2 Acres 2.1-9.9 Acres S0+ Acres
$3,000 $9,000 $60,000
History of Violations in Past Twelve Months: None
Staff Recommendation:
Violation: Find a violation of C.R.S. 34-32-109(2)
for mining without a permit.
Cease and Desist: Recommended for the areas disturbed by
the mining operation.
Corrective Actions: Submit a complete application no later
than November 21, 1994 and obtain an
approved permit from the Division within
30 days of submittal if it is a 110
permit or within 90 days of submittal if
it is a 112 permit.
Civil Penalty: $9,000 recommended based on 2.1 to 9.9
acres of disturbance.