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<br />~II ~II~I~%11II~~II1 <br />STATE OF CULURADO <br />DIVISION OF MINERALS AND GEOLOGY <br />Department o(Nalural Resources <br />1713 Sherman Si., Room 215 <br />Denver, Colorado 80203 <br />Phone: (303) 866-3567 <br />FA%~ (3031 832-8106 <br />August 9, 1996 <br />Mr. Norm Every <br />Mountain Coal Company <br />P. O. Box 591 <br />Somerset, CO 81434 <br />RE: DAMAGE COMPLAINT -West Elk Mine - C-80-007 <br />Dear Mr. Every: <br />~~' <br />DEPARTMENT OF <br />NATURAL <br />RESOURCES <br />Roy Romer <br />Governor <br />dames 5 Lxhhead <br />Executive Dneclor <br />MichaelB Long <br />Division Director <br />On July 15, 1996, we received the attached letter (dated July 10, 1996) from Elaine Mautz. This <br />letter was previously transmitted to Mountain Coal Company (MCC). On July 23, 1996 the <br />Division of Minerals and Geology (DMG), conducted an inspection of the areas discussed in the <br />letter. Both Mautz and Mountain Coal Company representatives were present during the <br />inspection. <br />It is our position that Mountain Coal Company must comply with all aspects of Rules 2.05.6(6) and <br />4.20. Compliance with any other rules applicable to the situation is also required. Specifically, <br />risks to public health and safety must be prevented. All structures including, but not limited to, <br />roads, buildings, reservoirs, and stock ponds must be protected from damage. If damage occurs, <br />then the damage must be repaired. Material damage, and any damage which results in the <br />diminution of the value or reasonably foreseeable use of the land must also be mitigated. <br />We are requesting the following information: <br />I) A detailed map of all surface cracks observed during the July 23, 1996 inspection. Include <br />topography, crack dimensions, crack orientation, and apparent displacement. Please also <br />conduct detailed ground observations to inventory any other such features tlvoughout the <br />landscape which may not have been specifically observed on July 23, 1996. Provide <br />detailed mapping of any additional surface cracking or subsidence-related features, and <br />recent or active landslides. Be sure to include the Lone Pine road referenced in the Mautz <br />letter of July 10, 1996. <br />