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STATE OF COLORADO <br />DIVISION OF MINERALS AND GEOLOGY <br />Department of Natural Resources <br />1313 Sherman St., Room 215 <br />Denver, Colorado 80203 <br />Phone: (303) 866-3567 <br />FAX: (303} 8~2-8106 <br />February 18, 2003 <br />Mr. Gary A. Hill <br />Best-Way Paving Co. <br />131 North 35`s Avenue <br />P.O. Box 336633 <br />Greeley, CO 80633-3189 <br />RE: Bestway Paving -Pit No. 1, Surety Release Request, Permit No. M-77-315 <br />Class: Revision, Type-Seq.: SR-3 <br />Deaz Mr. Hill: <br />GEOLOGY <br />RECLAMATION <br />MINING•SAFETY <br />DIVISION OF <br />MINERALS <br />siu ovens <br />Governor <br />Greg E Watcher <br />Executive Director <br />Ronald W. Cottony <br />Division Director <br />The Division has reviewed your Januazy 22, 2003 request for a complete release of <br />reclamation responsibility for 29.8 acres at the Bestway Paving Pit No. 1. We aze <br />prepared to approve your request on or before the Mazch 24, 2003 decision date. <br />However, we will not adjust the amount of financial warranty required until such time <br />that we have adequate reclamation cost information for the remaining 35 permitted acres. <br />As you might recall, the Division currently hold a financial warranty of $61,025. Site <br />demolition and removal of all non-saleable products is expected to be a significant cost <br />for the remaining 35 acres. Please refer to the attached 12/4/02 site inspection report, <br />items 6 & 7, for a listing of remaining reclamation tasks. <br />If you desire an adjusted reclamation cost as a result of this warranty release request, the <br />Division requests that you submit itemized demolition and reclamation costs as specified <br />in the 12/4/02 inspection report. Please submit such information at least 3-4 working <br />days prior to Mazch 24, 2003 to allow sufficient time for review. Please call me at (303) <br />866-3567 if you have any questions. <br />Sincerely, <br />Thomas A. Schreiner <br />Environmental Protection Specialist <br />Attachment <br />