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Mr. Glen Golden, Civil Engineer -3- April 4, 1996 <br />Office of Surface Mining <br />Significant future subsidence damage is not anticipated at this time. If signi£cant subsidence- <br />related problems occur in the future, then we will assess available funds and appropriate repair <br />options. <br />To the best of our knowledge, the specific referenced repair work on Mr. Walsh's land has not <br />occurred. Our staff will assess the situation and ensure that any work is done with the <br />appropriate notice to the landowner. <br />In the response to question 2.04.10 on page IOc, the mine operator indicated that the target <br />density for shrubs on the reclaimed land would be IS00 to 2000 shrubs per acre. In contrast, <br />page 14C (revised 10/95) states that "There will be no woody plant density standard. " Has the <br />landowner approved the elimination of the revegetation standard? <br />The landowner, Bazbara Stra[rnan, indicated her approval of the woody plant standadd <br />elimination by letter dated October 9, 1995. <br />Permit Section 2.05.4(2) (A) (b), page 13, indicates that all manmade structures other than the <br />sedimentation pond will be removed from the site. Despite this statement, it appears that a road <br />and powerlines will be retained as postmining features. It is not apparent that these manmade <br />features will support the postmining land uses, i. e., grazing and wildlife habitat. Has the land- <br />owner agreed to retention of the road and powerlines? <br />Following a meeting among Division staff, the landowner (Ms. Stratman), and a representative <br />of the Gunnison County Road and Bridge Department, it was determined that all roads at the <br />site, beginning at the location where the road currently splits to each of the benches, will be <br />reclaimed. This was verified by a letter dated October 20, 1995, from the Division to <br />Ms. Stratman. The remaining road is a county road, which will continue to be maintained by <br />the county. <br />It is our intent to facilitate the removal of four power poles, the associated lines and transformer <br />from the mine site. The appropriate power company will be contacted to assist in the removal. <br />Thank you for your assistance, and we look forward to your response. <br />Sincerely, <br />David A. Berry <br />Senior Environmental Protection Specialist <br />DAB/bjw <br />c: James McArdle, DMG <br />Susan McCannon, DMG <br />~91W~ODIDF7I.DAB <br />