PERMFILE110572

• Permit No: C1982054
• IBM Index Class Name: Permit File
• Doc Name: MLRB EXHIBITS AGENDA ITEM 10
• Section_Exhibit Name: EXHIBITS A-H
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

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regard to hydrologic impact assessment, topsoil balance, disturbance acreage,
overburden swell factor determination and reveaetation techniques. On January
19, 1989 the Division forwarded to the operator the results of its review of
the adequacy of the reclamation bond, including a detailed reclamation cost
estimate. Tne Division's cost estimate exceeded the-turrent.bond amount b_v. - -
$194,150.00.
On April 20, 1989, the operator submitted a request for a continuance of the
renewal review period beyond the 180 day time frame specified by the
regulations. The operator stated that the extension was necessary because of
limited fund availability resulting from the fact that PCI had been taken into
Cnapter 11 Bankruptcy by their parent corporation, Oakridae-Energy.- Tne
Division granted the extension request on April 26, 1989 and Notice of the
extension was published in the Durango Herald.
The extension reouest was granted by the Division with the condition that a- --- - - ---
timetable for resolution of. issues raised durina..the review would be
established within a Letter of Agreement between PCI-aTrd-tne Division.
Un June 2, 1989 the Division forwarded to the operator a Letter of Agreement
setting out a timetable for completion of various tasks and submittal of
certain information determined to be necessary based on the Division's review
of the renewal application.
In a letter dated September 15, 1989, PC] submitted a revised bond calculation
and an explanation of their financial status. Due to their financial
situation, PCI indicated that they were unable to agree to the conditions and
timefranws contained in the Letter of Agreement.
DE SCription of the Environment
Tne operation rs located in southwestern Colorado, aDproXlmat_1y 2 lit tulles
SOUthe25t Of Durango. =ievation of the area ranges from approximately 6500
TEE2 t0 74DD feE t.
There are no documented cultural properties in the proposed permit arEa.
The-Mine is located in the upper drainage basin of Carbon Junction Canvon.
Tnis is an intermittent tributary to the Animas River. The total orainaae
basin of Carbon Junction Canvon is 0.8 souare miles. This drainage has a
steep gradient and, through much of its reach, is contained within steep
valley walls.
The Carbon Junction Mine permit area is located on the northern eooe of the
San Juan Structural Basin in Southwestern Colorado. The sedimentary rock
strata dip 26 to 30 degrees to the southeast and strike N45oE. No major
faults exist in the permit and adjacent areas.