PERMFILE136615

• Permit No: M2000049
• IBM Index Class Name: Permit File
• Doc Date: 5/30/2000
• Doc Name: ANGIE PIT FN M-2000-049 RECEIPT OF OBJECTION TO APPLICATION
• From: DMG
• To: EVELYN C BRAY
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

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DIVISION OF MINERALS AND GEOLOGY
Depanmanl of Natural Resources
1313 Sherman St., Room 215
Denver, Colurado BO?03
Phone. [phone]
FAX [phone]
May 24, 2000
Ms. Evelyn C. Bray
P. O. Box 36
Redvale, Colorado 81431
RE: Angie Pit, File No. M-2000-049
STATE O~ COLO[tP.DO
DIVISION OF
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On May 10 and 17, 2000, the Division of Minerals and Geology (DMG) received yoLQ~ ters~®
concern regarding the application for a reclamation permit for the proposed Angie Pit. U
review of the specifics of the concerns listed, it appears that some clarification is warranted~'PO,j~y
DMG regulates reclamation aspects of mining operations. The applicant must demonstrate that
the proposed gravel pit site can be reclaimed to a beneficial use and they must indicate how
mining and reclamation will be performed to result in the proposed post-mining land use. Prior to
issuance of a permit, DMG requires the applicant to post a reclamation bond in an amount that is
adequate to reclaim the site, per the requirements of the reclamation plan.
Your concerns addressing:
• Traffic routing;
• Traffic safety on local roads:
• Impacts to local roads
• Noise pollution;
• Air pollution;
do not appear to fall under the jurisdiction of DMG. These concerns, with the exception of air
pollution, are typically under the jurisdiction of local government such as Montrose County. Air
pollution is typically regulated by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment -Air
Pollution Control Division. Please be aware that DMG and the Mined Land Reclamation Board
(MLRB) cannot restrict, or require an operator to perform or modify, activities that are not under
our jurisdiction. It is suggested that you contact these agencies regarding your concerns specified
above.
Protection of groundwater resources and permanent man-made structures, such as irrigation
ditches, does fall under DMG jurisdiction. The applicant has been forwarded a copy of your
concern and has been asked to submit a response. Currently, the application specifies that
groundwater resources are not to be exposed during the operation. Additionally, DMG will require
that all hazardous materials stored on site be stored in an adequate spill containment structure.
The application specifies a 200 foot buffer zone will be maintained between the Gurley Ditch and
the mining operation. The applicant will be required to submit a damage waiver for any irrigation
ditches within 200 feet of the area to be affected. If the structure owner refuses to enter into a
damage waiver agreement, the applicant must either submit an engineering demonstration of
stability for the structure, or keep mining operations at least 200 feet away from the structure.