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STATE OF COLORADO <br />DIVISION OF MINERALS AND GEOLOGY <br />Department of Natural Resources <br />1313 Sherman St., Room 215 <br />Denver, Colorado 80203 <br />Phone: (303) 866-3567 <br />FAX: (303) 832-8106 <br />January 7, 2003 <br />George Patterson <br />Energy Fuels Mining Company <br />P.O. Box 449 <br />Florence, CO 81226 <br />RE: 13`, 2"a, and 3rd Quarter 2002 Refuse Pile Inspection Report Review <br />Raton Creek Mine, Permit No. C-82-055 <br />Mr. Patterson: <br />The Division of Minerals and Geology has completed review of the 1S`, 2°a, and 3`a <br />quarter 2002 refuse pile inspection reports for the Raton Creek mirle, #C-82-055. <br />Each report demonstrates compliance with Rule 4.10.2(2) for coal mine waste banks. In <br />particular, the engineer is noting the presence or absence of seepage that could affect the <br />pile stability, in accordance with Rule 4.10.2(2). Observations aze consistent with field <br />observations noted during Division inspections periodically throughout the year. <br />The third quarter report indicates photographs of the contour furrows under the heading <br />Supporting Documentation. Only one photograph of the clean water diversion ditch was <br />included with the materials received by the Division. <br />We have no further questions or comments at this time. Thank you for your diligence in <br />completing your monitoring and reporting as required. <br />Sincerely, <br />Kent Gorham <br />DIVISION OF <br />MINERALS <br />GEOLOGY <br />RECLAMATION <br />MINING•SA FETY <br />Bill Owens <br />Governor <br />Greg E. Walther <br />Executive Director <br />Ronald W. Cattany <br />Aging Division Director <br />Environmental Protection Specialist II <br />