GENERAL30217 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

~ r I rr I ~r As discussed in yBur meeting with my staff, preparation of the EIS is dependent upon MLRD's processing of the permit application(s) to the point that the scope of the mining and reclamation plans have been so lidl~r defined, and draft findings including the draft cumulative hydrologic impact assessment (CHIA) are complete. For all three Fruits leases~r the aspects of the mining and reclamation plans that would affect the hydrologic balance must be completed in order to prepare the CHIA documeht which is required prior to permit approval and is necessary for the EIS preparation. American Shield Coal Company's submittal of these design aspects for all leases is a key aspect o£ the timely processing of the applications. Additionally, by better defining the scope of the mining and reclamation operations for all leases, the requirements to discuss alternative design methodologies in the EIS is reduced and the EIS preparation process simplified and shortened. From t~e time of your meeting with my staff in April, OSMRE has renexed processing efforts on the permit application. I appreciate your concern with the timing of the Fruita project, and we xill make all reasonable efforts to meet your time schedule. However, the Fruita project must be scheduled in with OSMRE's existing work load. Considering the time elapsed since this project was active, much of the potential advantages in time savings resulting from previous work completed on the project may be los~. I assure you that OSMRE will continue to work with you, CJRP, Colorado MLRD, and other agencies involved to complete the permit application processing in a timely manner. Should'~iyou have anp questions regarding this or OSI~tE's activities on the Fruita project, please contact Charles Albrecht or Mel Granberg of rqy staff ~t (303) 844-2451. S' 1 I cc: R~ Hagsn, OSI~SLRE - S~ Norris, CJRP /D: Shelton, MLRD BT,M inters ~fu"'~-. C~ Allen D. K sin Administra or Western Tec ical Center Albuquerque