PERMFILE130900

• Permit No: M2004052
• IBM Index Class Name: Permit File
• Doc Date: 9/9/2004
• Doc Name: Concerns Regarding Appl.
• From: DMG
• To: Gary Rafert
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

STATE OF COLORADO
DIVISION OF MINERALS AND GEOLOGY
Department of Natural Resources
7313 Sherman St., Room 215
Denver, Colorado 80203
Phone: [phone]
FAX; (303) 832A106
September 9, 2004 /
COLORADO
DIVISION O P
MIN ORALS
GEOLOGY
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SAFETY•SCIENCf
Bilt Owens
Governor
Russell George
Gary Rafert Executive Director
26661 Phillips County Road 53 Ronald W. Catrany
Amherst, CO 80721 Division Director
N/atural Resource Trustee
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Re: Concerns Regarding the Rafert Pit Application, Phillips County Application No. M-2004-052
Dear Mr. Rafert:
The Division received you letter concerning the Rafert Pit Application on September 7, 2004. We are
responding to each concern in order, as follows:
1) "I am concerned about the work that is done there, restricting these flows so that the water is backed up
or the natural drainage is altered".
Response: The mine plan proposes to start mining from the creek and proceed northwazd. The southern
portion will be the last portion mined . Any stockpiling that does occur will parallel the creek bed so as
not to restrict flow. No processing of material is anticipated in the pit. By following these procedures
there should not be any water backing up. Additionally, the applicant states in the reclamation plan that
the intermittent channel will be maintained when the pit is reclaimed, providing uninterrupted drainage
through the property.
2). " My second concern is that the mining may cause soil erosion that would adversely affect crops planted
in nearby fields"
Response: The Division's Rules and Regulations prohibit any offsite damage. If such damage occurs
the operator could be issued a violation and accessed civil penalties.
3) "Last, but not least I am concerned about noxious weeds that could be spread from this site onto
adjacent certified seed fields."
Response: In the Division's adequacy review the applicant was asked to provide the Division with a
Weed Control Plan. The applicant has responded and has committed to "utilize the services of our
Weed and Pest District Manager to control any weeds that become a problem at this site."
According to the Construction Materials Rules and Regulations, Rule 1.7.1(c) the Office shall approve or deny
the permit application within thirty (30) days of the date the office considers the application filed. Since the
3011i day is September 10, 2004, the Division (Office) will approve the application on that date.
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