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G~.~ ~~ <br />STATE OF COL RAI~O <br />DIVISION OF MINERALS AND <br />Department of Natural Resources <br />1313 Sherman St., Room 215 <br />Denver, Colorado 80203 <br />Phone: (303) 8663567 <br />FAX: (303) 832-8106 <br />August 8, 2006 <br />Peter Baier <br />Mesa County Department of Public Works <br />P.G. BOX 20000 <br />s.G ova <br />~~~ <br />RECEIVED <br />AUG 14 2006 <br />Division of Reclamation, <br />Mining and Safety <br />OLORADO <br />(VISION O F <br />IINERALS <br />GEOLOGY <br />0.ECLANAt10N•MINING <br />SAFETY•SCIENCE <br />Bill Owens <br />Governor <br />Russell George <br />Executive Director <br />Ronald W. Cattany <br />Division Director <br />Natural Resource Trustee <br />Grand Junction, Colorado 81502-5022 ~ / <br />Re: Lunfsden Cany~Pit, Permit No. M-1983-216, Bureau of Land/Management Correspondence. <br />Dear Mr. Baier: <br />The Division of Minerals and Geology (DMG) has received correspondence from the BLM in reference <br />to the above permitted site. The correspondence extends the free use permit from BLM for one more <br />year. Also referenced are possible changes in use of the site for a waste transfer station. The Division <br />would like to make sure the County understands that any changes that are contemplated either have to <br />match the approved Reclamation Plan or the plan must be changed to reflect site plans. Currently, the <br />Reclamation Plan calls for the site to be returned to rangeland. The Reclamation Plan may be changed <br />through an amendment to reflect proposed activities. The amendment process takes 90 to 120 days <br />normally to accomplish. The Division cannot release a site unless the site matches the Reclamation Plan. <br />Another issue is the fact that the Free-use permit issued by BLM is the Division's proof of right to <br />access. Should the County fail to fully reclaim the site by the date noted, it technically is a loss of <br />access, which is a violation of the Rules and Regulations. It would be in the County's, BLM's and <br />Division's best interest to address any changes sooner than later. This will afford all parties more time <br />to work through the process to ensure a desirable outcome. <br />If you need additional information, please contact me at the Division of Minerals and Geology, Grand <br />Junction Field Office, t O1 South Third Street, Room 301, Grand Junction, Colorado 81501, telephone <br />no. 970-241-1 1 l 7. <br />Sincerely, <br />-%L~~ <br />G. Russell Means <br />Environmental Protection Specialist <br />Cc: Bruce Fowler. BLM Grand Junction Field Office <br />Office of Office of Colorado <br />Mined Land RErlamation Active and Inactive Mines Geological Survey <br />