PERMFILE127209

• Permit No: M1982036
• IBM Index Class Name: Permit File
• Section_Exhibit Name: EXHIBIT D - MINING PLAN
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

Around each wood pole structure, we would like to retain a 50-foot flat
• radial undisturbed earth area; and from the 50-foot line we could stand,
during the removal period, a 1-to-1 undisturbed slope down to the lower
level of the gravel removal which your test holes reveal to be a maximum
of 26 feet. It is realized that this width of such a retention of
undisturbed soil exceeds the right-of-way edge, but our agreement states
that the land under the line can be utilized as long as it does not inter-
fere with the operation of the transmission line. Utilization of the land
is permissible, but complete removal of all of the compacted soil was not
contemplated at the time.
On the steel tower structures, we would like to retain an 80-foot flat
radial undisturbed earth area; and from the 80-foot line we could stand,
during the removal period, a 1-to-1 undisturbed slope down to the lower level
of the gravel removal. The retention of a portion of the original over-
burden or temporary or permanent replacement of the overburden should be made
so that we could have reasonable access to our structure sites at all times.
The permanent replacement of overburden should allow access along the trans-
mission line to each structure from both the north and south directions.
Our Line foreman, Doug Goodnow, is stationed at our Hayden Substation just
north of your work, and he will serve as our representative in discussions
concerning the physical or electrical jeopardy to our transmission lines.
Also, the Hayden Substation Electrician, Paul Coffee, can make any arrange-
ments for issuance of hot-line orders or other safety precautions. The
commercial telephone number at Hayden Substation is [phone].
• We again want to make you aware of the hazards and work closely with you to
safely remove and replace the overburden and take off the available gravel
deposit. The electric service provided over the transmission lines in this
area is very essential, and any contact with the line conductors could be
fatal. Please advise the estimated time frame for removal, because we feel
that we have a semi-state of emergency all the time you are actively working
in the vicinity of these transmission lines. The two westerly steel tower
lines and the wood pole Meeker Line belong to Colorado-Ute, and I am sure
they share the same concerns that we do regarding structure jeopardy and
safety to your operations. A copy of your letter with the drawings is being
forwarded to them, as well as this reply.
Your cooperation in this matter is certainly appreciated.
Sincerely,
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Leo A. DeGuire
District Manager
cc: Colo-Ute Elec. Assn., P.O. Box 1149, Montrose, CO,
Attn: tor. Sid Thompson (w/copy of incoming correspondence)
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