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iii iuiiiiiniu iii <br />STATE OF COLORADO <br />DIVISION OE MINERALS AND GEOLOGY <br />Department of Natural Resources <br />1713 Sherman St., Room 21 5 <br />Denver, Colorado 80203 <br />Phone: (3031 866-3567 <br />FAX: (303) 832-8106 <br />July 16, 1996 <br />Mr. Bob Montgomery <br />Western Energy Company <br />Box 99, Castle Rock Road <br />Colstrip, MT 59323 <br />RE: Final Reclamation, Golden Eagle Mine, >fC-S1-013 <br />Dear Mr. Montgomery: <br />~~ <br />DEPARTMENT OF <br />NATURAL <br />RESOURCES <br />Roy kumrr <br />Governor <br />lames 5. Loc hhead <br />Execu:nr Dirtrlor <br />Michael tl. Lonp <br />Division Di~rarn <br />The Division of Minerals and Geology (Division) has completed <br />review of the map and revision information submitted by Bill <br />Harbrecht with regard to the preliminary plans for reclamation at <br />the Golden Eagle Mine. While this information was not formally <br />submitted or accepted as a revision to the permit, we are providing <br />our comments or questions as requested. <br />1. Review of the map submitted under the cover letter of May 13, <br />1996 indicated that Pond 3 would not be retained during the <br />re-vegetation period. Based on my discussions with Bill <br />Harbrecht, Pond 3 will, in fact, remain during the period of <br />revegetation until demonstrated to the Division that it is no <br />longer necessary for erosion and sediment control. <br />2. The same map indicates the warehouse and the quonset but would <br />remain to support the post-mining land use. As per my <br />discussions with you on July 16, 1996, both these buildings, <br />the warehouse area bench, and the short spur of road to the <br />buildings will be removed. <br />3. The currently approved post-mining topography does not <br />presently represent any remaining depression in the vicinity <br />of the portal slope. From review of the information submitted <br />under cover of June 17, 1996 from Bill Harbrecht, with regard <br />to concrete disposal, it is evident that Basin proposes to <br />modify the approved post-mining topography of the portal slope <br />area. Rule 4.14.1(2)(a) requires disturbed areas be returned <br />to approximate original contour, except as provided under <br />Rules 4.14.1(2)(e),(f),(g), 4.27.4, and 2.06.5. In this case, <br />addressing the requirements of Rules 4.14.1(2)(f)(i)-(v) would <br />appear to be necessary. Please review these Rules. In <br />addition to a modification of the portal slope area, a change <br />