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The NEPA process, analysis and documentation will be needed since the escapeway and <br />access are outside the operations area previously approved in 1995. A cultural resource <br />survey will need to be conducted prior to any ground disturbing activities. A survey will <br />be conducted when snow has melted and the ground can be seen. <br />A 4-wheel drive access road will require a similar review of design criteria and road <br />construction as the bypass road. We will need to confer with Ray Langstaff, Road <br />Manager for additional information- <br />The State Division of Minerals and Geology has indicated to this office that you will <br />need to complete the requirements for a new permit and bonding requirements before <br />beginning work on the escapeway. The State will consider the type of access to the <br />opening and the cost to secure the opening among other factors in determining the bond <br />amount. <br />ShowroomlOffice - <br />There is a lot of local public interest in the mine operation, and the new building for a <br />showroom and office in particular. The 1995 Decision Notice established the <br />authorization fora 40x60x16 metal building for bagging and storage of rock dust, and a <br />12x70 mobile bathhouse. Currently, the mobile metal trailer (-]2x70) is being utilized <br />for office and storage space; the large metal building was never constn:cted. <br />• The purpose for the larger building has changed since originally proposed as a sta age <br />building in 1995. Although we have agreed to allow a construction of a facility for <br />purposes of showing the rock product that comes from the mine as well as office space, <br />we have yet to review the location, design or plans for the building. We will need to <br />evaluate the building site location due to concerns for soil and water movement in the <br />area. <br />I would like to have one or more of the existing office/storage facilities removed from the <br />area when a new showroom/office is approved for construction. I would like you to <br />reassess the need for the smaII travel trailer, [he ]i:ng metal hailer (12x70), and the wood <br />storage/office building currently on the site. <br />If you have any questions about the information and direction in this letter please call mein <br />Carbondale at 970-963-2266 or in Aspen at 970-925-3445. <br />Sincerely, <br />t.~C~~-~~-1-~_- ~ <br />WALLACE WESTBROOK <br />District Ranger <br />Enclosure (1) <br />