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~~ .-. <br /> <br />DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES <br />David H. Getches. Executive Director <br />MINED LAND RECLAMATION DIVISION <br />DAVID C. SH ELTON, Director <br />Richard D. Lamm <br />Governor <br />May 13, 1965 <br />Mr. John Walters <br />Salt Creek Mining Company <br />P.O. Drawer L <br />Fruita, Colorado 81521 <br />Re: Notice of Intent to Explore Federal Coal Lease C-0125515 <br />in Garfield County, Colorado <br />Dear Mr. Walters: <br />The Division has reviewed the Salt Creek Mining Company Notice of Intent to <br />Explore Federal Coal Lease C-0125515 in Garfield County, Colorado this <br />Sumner. Pursuant to Rule 2.02.2 the Division must make three determinations <br />regarding completeness, substantial disturbance, and nature of the exploration <br />project. <br />Accordingly, the Division finds that: <br />1. The proposed exploration drilling project, submitted under the title <br />"Notice of Intent to Explore Federal Coal Lease C-0125515 in Garfield <br />County, Colorado", will substantially disturb the natural land surface (as <br />defined by Rule 1.04(127). <br />2. The proposed exploration drilling project qualifies as a coal exploration <br />activity and not surface coal mining operations. <br />Review of the Notice of Intent indicates the following additional <br />information will be required. <br />3. Additional detail of erosion control methods for the unreclaimed portion <br />of the exploration access road is needed. <br />4. The applicant needs to detail haw crossings of drainages will be made to <br />minimize erosion. <br />5. The seeding rate for broadcast seeding appears to be too low. It is <br />suggested that the seeding rate be increased to at least 20 lbs/ac. for <br />broadcast seeding. <br />6. In the event aquifers are encountered the applicant will need to seal the <br />drill holes in accordance with Rule 4.07. The applicant should commit to <br />this requirement. <br />423 Centennial Building, 1313 Sherman Street Denver, Colorado 80203 Tel. (303) 866-3567 <br />~~I I~~I~~I~~~~~~ I~~ <br />sss <br />