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_~_ . ~~ October 12, 1982 Mr. Mark S. Loye Senior Reclaimation Specialist Mined Land Reclaimation 423 Centennial Building 1313 Sherman Street Denver, Colorado 80203 RE: Rocky Ford South Pit - File No. 77-222 Wiley Pit - File No. 77-223 Dear Mr. Loye; VALCO,IN C. GENERAL OFFICES P.O. BOX 550 ROCKY FORD, COLORADO 81067 1303) 2547464 I realize you must be very busy with many pits under your jurisdic- tion. I am sure it is impossible to remember everyone who contacts you. On December 21, 1981 George Gregg of our company, and I met with you at your Denver office building. We met in the cafeteria so we could spread out maps. I left the meeting feeling that by looking at pictures of the Rocky ford South pit we had explained the situation to you and that we had reached an understanding at least on the "topsoil" problem. I don't remember discussing the bond amounts. I should have addressed that in the annual reports but obviously didn't. The following should speak to your concerns. Rocky Ford South Pit At the time of our meeting, I showed you some pictures showing the "existing topsoil." The pit runs from 10' thick overburden in some areas to practically nothing in others. Since our permit requires that "existing topsoil (is) to be returned" it was our position that since there wasn't 6" of existing topsoil 6" was not required for replacement. It was also our position that there is substantially more than a few hundred yards of topsoil on the site. On what was there, there was no necessity to provide a "vegitative cover" be- cause no deterioration was occurring. lde still feel our positions are valid. I would suggest that we try and schedule a time when you and could make an on-site inspection. I think it would ciearify things for me. Then once 1 know for sure what we have to do can make reclaimation cost estimates with some meaning. LAMAR CANON CITY PUEBLO