1982-03-29_GENERAL DOCUMENTS - M1981302

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Mr. Michael J. Hart -2- March 29, 1982 indicates that reclamation would commence following mining for an entire stage. Your consideration and specific recommendations or comments regarding the above is requested. A reclamation timetable should be described which specifically answers Rule 2.12(5) (f) (i) . 4. Please describe and illustrate the proposed construction specifications for the replacement irrigation ditch for Dry Creek No. 2 Ditch. Please describe how the proposed replacement ditch will function to adequately and efficiently route irrigation water around the affected land. Additionally, since the ditch is located within 200 feet of the affected land, a written agreement must be provided, between the owners of the ditch and Flatiron Sand and Gravel Co. , that damage to the structure will be compensated for by the operator (refer to Rule 1.56(5) in the Rules and Regulations) . 5. The proposed flood control berm is not a permitted feature to the proposed operation, and is already in place. The Board may or may not consider this within their domain of responsibility. Regardless, some discussion is probably warranted regarding the possible effects of shifting flood waters east of its historic levels. The Colorado Water Conservation Board may be able to assist you in this area. 6. Please verify our agreement reached during the inspection of the site (3116182) that Boulder County's stipulations are to be considered as incorporated into the application as submitted to the Division. 7. Since Boulder County has restricted the operation to the first two stages, please submit an alternate plan for the proposed western bank of the pond as planned in Stage 1. Per our agreement reached during the inspection (3116182) , slopes would be steeper on the western banks of the proposed ponds, however, would not exceed 3:1 slopes as defined in Rule 6.1(f) . 8. Please provide a seed mixture which will emphasize native short grass plains species. The present seed mixture contains many mid- to tall-grass species, and per the inspection of 3116182, concerns were expressed that taller grasses may post a fire hazard to nearby residential areas. 9. The Colorado Division of Plater Resources is presently reviewing the application. We have not received their comments to date. However, they will be forwarded to your office as soon as they are received. 10. The Colorado Division of wildlife's report is enclosed. 11. Please give a more detailed breakdown of the proposed costs of reclama- tion. Please include per unit costs and specific units for which costs apply in order to allow the staff the opportunity to assess the reasonableness of the total anticipated costs for reclamation and surety. 12. The Mined Land Reclamation Board will consider this application at the April 21-22, 1982 Board meeting. Please submit all necessary proofs of publication and notification to adjacent landowners, prior to that time.