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<br />J. E. STOVER & ASSOCIATES ~ <br />2768 COMPASS DRIVE, SUITE 101 <br />GRAND JUNCTION, COLORADO 81506 <br />PHONE: (970) 245-4101, FAX 242-7908 <br />MINE ENGINEERING <br />MINE RECLAMATION <br />December 24, 2002 <br />Steve Shuey <br />Division of Minerals and Geology ~ <br />1.01 South 3`d Suite 301 <br />Grand Junction, CO 81501 <br />Re: Maverick~nd & Gravel <br />ABen Pit ermit No. M-2002-0941 <br />Regular (112) Operation <br />Adequacy Response ~ <br />Dear Mr. Shuey: <br />~~~1M'~~R <br />The DMG's letter dated November 4, 2002 transmitted its preliminary review for the <br />referenced permit application. On behalf of Maverick Sand & Gravel, following are its <br />responses to the DMG's comments and concerns: <br />1. Enclosed are two copies of the maps signed and dated by a qualified preparer. <br />2. The amended maps show the section of the Gurley Ditch that is already piped <br />for the access road crossing. <br />3. The amended maps show additional fences on or within 200 feet of the <br />proposed affected area, those crossing through the permit area, and those within <br />200 feet of all portions of the access road. <br />4. The text included with Exhibit C was amended to clarify that the pipe in the <br />Gurley ditch is an existing feature at the access road crossing. The description <br />of the fences on or within 200 feet of the proposed affected area was revised as <br />requested. <br />5. The text regarding the chip and seal treatment County Road 37.00 was removed <br />from the mining plan. <br />6. A section was added to the mining plan to specify how overburden will be <br />handled. <br />7. A commitment was added to the mining plan to leave at least 2 feet of porous <br />material over the pit floor to provide for drainage of any intercepted stormwater <br />and for a rooting zone for establishing vegetation during reclamation. <br />8. No response required. <br />9. The width of the topsoil stockpile will be increased from 20-feet to 30-feet as <br />illustrated on the Mine Plan Map. <br />~~C~I 2/ ~~Lg <br />JAN 0 6 2003 <br />Division of Minerals anll CeoloBY <br />CIVIL ENGINEERING <br />CONST. MANAGEMENT <br />Recenred <br />DEC 2 62002 t/ <br />Grand Junction Field Offloe <br />Division of Minerals & Geology <br />