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III IIIIIIIIIIIII III STATE OF COLORADO Roy Romer, Govei DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES MINED LAND RECLAMATION DIVISION DAVID C. SHELTON, Director July 7, 1987 Mr, Bob Sherman The Rockcastle Company CJO Mark Korb P, 0. Box 469 Fort Collins, Colorado 80522 Re: Grazing Plan - Grassy Gap tAine - File No. C-81-039 Dear Mr. Sherman: The Division has received the information you submitted in order to obtain permission to graze sheep at the Grassy Gap mine. As submitted, the information does not contain adequate detail to be considered a grazing plan. However, as you are not proposing to actively graze the area, a full plan is not required at this time. Rule 4,15.5 requires that grazing be managed to promote the post-mining land use and not be allowed to interfere vegetation sampling. Therefore, as long as the infrequent grazing which occurs does not interfere with the potential of the reclaimed areas to support the post-mining land use, the operation would be in compliance with this rule. If however the area was severely overgrazed or otherwise damaged, the Rockcastle Company could be subject to enforcement action. It should be noted that the Division does encourage grazing on reclaimed areas to provide evidence that the post-mining land use can be supported. Grazing should occur in the 8th and 9th years, and earlier if possible. Prior to actively grazing the area, a complete grazing plan should be submitted to the Division. This plan would include: the carrying capacity of the area (AUM's), the number of animals to be grazed, percent utilization of the stand, and a schedule of animal rotation to different areas. The Rockcastle Company may submit this type of plan as soon as grazing of the property is considered to be prudent. If you have any questions, please call. Sincerely, Jeffrey H, Deckler Reclamation Specialist JHD/1a1 Q236Ceniennial Building, 1313 Sherman Street Denver. Colorado 8020.9-997 roi ron~~ oac occ~