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iiiiiiiiinuiii iii <br />»99 <br />i~ <br />BASIN <br />RESOURCES, ~N~. <br />a subsidiary of ENTECH, Inc. <br />p~~F(VFQ <br />~ ! 9 1996 <br />Division of Minerals & Geology <br />Mr. Kent Gorham <br />Colorado Division of Minerals and Geology <br />1313 Sherman, Room 215 <br />Denver, CO 80203 <br />RE: New Elk Mine; Permit C-81-012 <br />Temporary Cessation <br />Dear Mr. Gorham: <br />14300 Highway 12 <br />Weston, Colorado 81091 <br />(719)868-2761 <br />Purchasing (719) 868-2768 <br />Fax (719) 868-2275 <br />March 14, 1996 <br />This is to confirm our notification concerning the New Elk <br />Mine shutdown. The plant has temporarily ceased production. All <br />coal washing activities were suspended in March 6, 1995. Basin <br />Resources is currently in the process of attempting to sell the <br />mine and associated facilities. At this time, there are no <br />definite plans for resumption of mining. <br />During the temporary cessation, all monitoring will continue <br />as per the approved permit until revised through the normal permit <br />revision process. There will only be limited reclamation <br />activities during the cessation. These activities will, include <br />drill site and refuse outslope reclamation. <br />At this time there has been approximately 1470 acres of mined <br />area at the Golden Eagle Mine. Approximately 145 acres of surface <br />has been disturbed: The 1995 Annual Reclamation Report summarizes <br />the reclamation to date. <br />Please call if you require additional information or have any <br />questions. <br />Sincerel, <br />Ralph L ez <br />Envir mental Engineer <br />