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Jl//~,~ ,y~i/ (1_ ~ ~Tn SQL L,~f IIIIIIIIIII <br />MUL 7 ~1~ ~`-J 999 <br />DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES <br />Davia H. Getches, Ezecuhve Director <br />MINED LAND RECLAMATION DIVISION <br />DAVID C. SHELTO N, Director <br />Richard D. Lamm <br />Governor <br />May 20, 1985 <br />Mr. Mike Leidich <br />Robinson Brick and Tile Company <br />P.O. Box 5243 <br />Denver, Colorado 80217 <br />Re: Ute Mine, File No. M-79-221 <br />Dear Mr. Leidich: <br />We have just completed an adequacy review of this application and believe <br />everything is in order except for the following minor concerns. As you know <br />this application is currently scheduled at the Mined Land Reclamation Board <br />meeting of June 25-26, 1985 in Paonia. The meeting will be held at the Paonia <br />Nigh School Common Room or Auditiorium (1151 Highway 187). Please respond to <br />the following concerns no later than June 14, 1985 to allow for Division <br />review. <br />Exhibit D - Mining Plan <br />Is the operator still mining is stages 0 and A or has mining progressed to a <br />new stage? <br />If mining does occur in areas 1, 2, or 3 please notify the Division of that <br />fact. We are now assuming these areas will not be mined (as specified in the <br />application) unless notified of such a change. <br />Is the life of this mine still 30 years (ie.: 2015) or has this changed (and <br />if so please specify new anticipated life of mine)? <br />Exhibit E - Reclamation Plan <br />Page 17, last paragraph addresses "basinal areas will remain after all <br />backfill material is used". Is the Division correct in assuming that these <br />areas are not intended as ponding structures but rather will have a gentle <br />grade to allow drainage? <br />During the Division's inspection of this site on March 1, 1985, a concern was <br />raised pertaining to the topsoil stockpiles. Page 37 of the application <br />addresses vegetation on existing stockpiles. The Division would like to <br />reiterate the specification on page 13 of the application of seeding any new <br />soil stockpiles with Western Wheatgrass. Also, we suggest that if a soil <br />stockpile does last for more than one growing season that besides seeding it <br />be graded to no steeper than 3h:ly to assist in maintaining soil quality and <br />quantity. <br />423 Centennial building, 1313 Sherman Street Denver, Colorado 80203 Tel. (303) 866-3567 <br />