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r~ III IIIIIIIIIIIII III 999 STATE OF COLORADO DIVISION OF MINERALS AND GEOLOGY Department of Natural Resources 1713 Sherman St., Roam 215 `y Denver, Colorario 80207 _ I ~~ Phone (3031 8663567 II FA%:13011 8728106 DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL October 7, 1994 RESOURCE Rov Rumer Gwrmo~ Mr. Phil Jensen hrme~ s. `ochhe„`' E ~ecueve Dne~mr Pioneer Partners nLC hael B Lang P.O. Box 616 Orvision DueUnr Meeker, CO 81641 Re: Meeker Area Mines (Permit No. C-81-032) Weed Control Concerns Dear Mr. Jensen: The Division would like to thank you for voicing your concerns regarding weed control issues at the Meeker Area Mines and accompanying me on an inspection of the site on September 26, 1994. As we discussed on site I researched the permit and history of the ongoing weed control once I returned to the Denver office this week. As we discussed on the phone on October 6, 1994 I am forwarding a copy of the inspection report on to you as well. As a result of my further investigation I do feel the mine operator, Enron Coal Company, should continue to work with you and the Rio Blanco Weed Association on areas of noxious weed infestations within the disturbed area boundary. I do consider some of the locations we looked at exploration sites and outside the operator's permitted disturbance area. Please keep in mind that the Division's concerns regarding weed control extends to species considered noxious or poisonous and may not extend to species solely considered undesirable. I am enclosing a list of species the Division considers noxious. The areas of concern I consider ongoing troublesome spots include the trailer pad area, the parking area, the storage yard and former topsoil stockpile area, and along the access road between these sites. The operator will receive a copy of my inspection report and these concerns. I hope you and the operator can continue to manage the weed situation on these sites.