REV92069

• Permit No: C1981032
• IBM Index Class Name: Revision
• Doc Date: 10/30/1986
• Doc Name: MEEKER AREA MINES OUTSTANDING ISUES FN C-81--032
• From: MLRD
• To: PANORAMA RESOURCE SERVICE INC
• Type & Sequence: MT1
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

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Richard D. Lamm
Governor
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
Davitl H. Getches, Executive Director
MINED LAND RECLAMATION DI\
DAVID C. SHELTO N, Director
October 30, 1986
Mr. Greg Lewicki
Panorama Resource Service, Inc.
909 17th Street, Suite 515
Denver, Colorado 80202
Re: Meeker Area Mines, Outstanding Issues, File No. C-81-032
Dear Mr. Lewicki:
I am writing this letter in confirmation of our conversation of
Ocotober 28, 1986. As we discussed, the following issues are currently
outstanding for the Meeker Area Mines:
Noxious Weeds - The Division and Northern Coal have been informed by
the Rio Blanco County Weed Association that a leafy sunge problem
exists on portions of the permit area. In compliance with the approved
reclamation plan, Northern Coal was advised by the Division to contact
the Weed Association and thereafter implement a weed control plan based
on the Association's recommendations. Northern Coal should inform the
Division of the agreed to course of action prior to implementing the
plan.
2. Bond - Upon review of the current bond document, the Division has
discovered that cetain language required by Rules 3.02.4(2)(b)(v)(A &
B) must be included to bring the document into compliance. Northern
Coal should contact Seaboard Surety Company and request a rider which
includes this language. A copy of the required language is included.
Rill and Gully Plan - In October, 1985, Northern Coal submitted a rill
and gully plan which was subsequently reviewed by the Division.
However, records indicate that this plan was never finalized. As
reclamation has been completed at the mines, it is important that
Northern has an approved rill and gully plan in effect. Enclosed are
the original submittal and the Division's comments. Northern Coal
should incorporate these comments and submit the plan (with revised
pages) as a minor revision.
'~ Mid-Terni•Revie'w'- The mid-term review for the Meeker Area Mines will be
performed in 1987 (due date July, 1987). As we discussed, the Division
may require some rewriting of Volume I to clarify the operations plan.
Additional work, such as incorporation of all approved revisions into
the permit, may also be required.
423 Centennial Building, 1313 Sherman Street Denver, Colorado 80203 Tel. [phone]