PERMFILE112029

• Permit No: M2007058
• IBM Index Class Name: Permit File
• Doc Date: 10/17/2007
• Doc Name: Preliminary Adequacy Review
• From: DRMS
• To: Timothy Scanlon
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

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October ] 7, 2007 ~ Reclamation,
Mining and Safety Natural Resource Trustee
Timothy Scanlon
P.O. Box 53
Saguache, CO 81149
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Re: Sheehan Pit, 110c Application No. M-2007-058, Preliminary Adequacy Review.
Dear Mr. Scanlon:
The Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety has begun the review process for the above referenced 110c
application. The project appears to be a straight forward operation to extract construction materials. A review of
the proposed project has only a few minor clarifications and issues to address.
1) Please supply all required landowner notices and proof of publication as soon as possible.
2) Please state in the Mine Plan how topsoil stockpiles will be stabilized and protected from precipitation
and run off events. Please submit a Mine Plan map that shows the proposed location of the topsoil
stockpiles.
3) hi the Mine Plan please specify whether or not explosives will be used for the mining process per rule
6.3.3(p).
4) In the Reclamation Plan please state the justification for the 2H:1 V slopes described and to what extent
will the reclaimed slopes will be 2H:1 V. Please review rule 6.3.4 (b). Also, please submit a reclamation
map that provides more detail of the proposed post-reclamation contours.
5) The Division recommends the operator review rule 6.5 due to the existing terrain at the location and the
potential hazards related to steep rocky slopes.
6) Species in the seed mix should be expanded to include a few of the following shrubs: Wyoming Big
Sagebrush, Skunk brush Sumac, Serviceberry and Chokecherry. These species are listed and observed on
site as natives to the area and will establish a more diverse plant community when mining commences.
7) The Division recommends addition of a soil amendment to the crusher fines and salvaged topsoil to assist
the success of re-vegetation. Please review the soil preparations within the Reclamation Plan.
8) Please review item #5 on the mining /reclamation map. "Anticipate limited additional disturbed area due
to nature of outcrop with high angle and sheer faces and limited local market." Please define what is
meant by "limited additional disturbed area'?
Office of Office of
Mined Land Reclamation Active and Inactive Mines