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Mr. Steve Layton -2- April 18, 1984 Our preliminary calculations show the volume of material necessary to be removed from stockpile No. 1 to be as much as 20 times greater than the 5,000 Cubic yards Contemplated in GEC's plan. GEC should re-evaluate the amount of material to be moved from Stockpile No. 1 to the West pit. 4. GEC's plan does not commit to a post-mining configuration for the East and West pits. I suggest a survey be taken of Stockpile No. 1, Stockpile No. 2, the West pit and the East pit, mass balance ca]culations determined, and a final post-mining configuration proposed for the East and West pit areas. 6. GEC's plan does not address all areas. GEC has an obligation to reclaim the Orphan, North Orphan, and the Refuse pits. GEC's plan must consider this reclamation. 6. GEC's plan does not adequately address reclamation of the main haul road and tipple areas. Reference is made to negotiations with Dorchester Coal Company concerning assumption of the reclamation obligations for these areas. In order for another company to assume reclamation obligations far these areas, they would need to go through the permitting process. At this time, the Division does not have a request from any company to permit these areas. GEC will remain responsible for these areas until such time that another entity assumes the reclamation obligations. Since no permit is pending concerning these areas, GEC's plan must address a schedule for reclamation. I hope this letter is of use to you as you prepare for the April 26, 1984 Board meeting. The meeting will be held at 9:00 a.m. in Room 110 of the Centennial Building, 1313 Sherman Street, Denver, Colorado. If you would like to meet to discuss any details of GEC's reclamation plan and schedule, I will be glad to do so. However, I must reiterate that if the deficiencies noted above are not corrected, I will report to the Board that the plan submitted on April 13, 1984 does not satisfy GEC's reclamation obligations and recommend forfeiture of the performance bonds. Sincerely, ~~/ ~`~Q~ Edward L. Bischoff Senior Reclamation ialist ELB/tlh cc: Sandy Emrich Larry Allen Curtis Miller Michael Galesi Insurance Company of North America Louis Dick, Hartford Accident and Indemnity John E. Smith, Hartford Insurance Group Fred R. Youree, Jr., first National Bank and Sandra D. 8essegini Dr. W. D. Corley Harris Sherman, Arnold and Porter Company Trust Doc. No. 0847 CERTIFIED MAIL NUMBER P 397 149 413 Return Receipt Requested