ENFORCE36589

• Permit No: M1990040
• IBM Index Class Name: Enforcement
• Doc Date: 1/9/1997
• Doc Name: CERTIFIED MAIL
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DIVISION OF MINERALS AND GEOLOGY
Department of Natural Resnwces
1317 Sherman St.. Room 115
Denver, Colorario 80207
Phone: [phone]
FAX: [phone]~810fi
January 7, 1997

STATE OF COLORADO
J.P. Schuler Roy Romer
Governor
Colorado Mining and Smelting lames 5 Lochhead
~p Executive Dueclor
P.O. BOX 2A28 Michael B Loup,
Dillon, CO 80435 Dinsmn Dkeaor
RE: Notice of Hearing, Colorado Mining and Smelting, Stillson Patch, File No. M-90-040
Dear Mr. Schuler:
We have reason to believe that you have conducted an unpermitted minting operation at
Stillson Patch Placer, Section 32, Township 6 South, Range 77 West, 6th Principal Meridian,
Summit County, Colorado.
All mining operators are required to obtain mining and reclamation permits for their mining
operations in Colorado by C.R.S. 34-32-101 gj Sgq., and specifically, 34-32-109(1), as
amended.
The Division of Minerals and Geology has placed you and your operation on the Mined
land Reclamation Board meeting agenda for consideration of possible violation of the
above mentioned statute. This meeting is scheduled for February 26-27, 1997, in Room 318
of 1313 Sherman St., Denver, Colorado, commencing at 9:00 a.m. each day. Your matter
will be heard as soon after commencement as possible. Please call this office on February
25, 1997 for a more specific day and time.
At the meeting the Board may issue a Cease and Desist Order for your operation at the
above cited location per Article 32 of Title 34, Section 123 (1). At the same formal public
hearing the Board will consider possible civil penalties (if a violation is found). Civil
penalties are levied pursuant to Article 32 of Title 34, Section 123(2) and (3).
If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact Allen Sorenson.
Sincerely,
MICHAEL B. LO
Division Director
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