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iii iiiiiiiiiiiu iii <br />STATE OF COLORADO <br />DIVISION Of MINERALS AND GEOLOGY <br />Department of Natural Resources <br />1317 Sherman SI., Room 215 <br />Denver, Colorado 80203 <br />Phone: (303) 866-3567 <br />FA%: (303) 832-8106 <br />January 31, 2000 <br />Mr. Jerry Nettleton <br />Montgomery Watson Mining Group <br />P.O. BOX 774018 <br />Steamboat Springs, CO 80477 <br />RE: Kerr Coal Company, Permit No. C-1980-006 <br />1999 Annual Reclamation Report <br />Deaz Mr. Nettleton: <br />DIVISION O F <br />MINERALS <br />GEOLOGY <br />RECLAMATION <br />MINING•SAFETY <br />Bill Owens <br />Governor <br />Greg E. Walther <br />Executive Director <br />Michael B. Long <br />Division Director <br />The Division has received the 1999 Annual Reclamation Report for the Marr Mine. As shown on <br />the map, with the exception of Ponds F and G, all areas to be reclaimed were completed in 1999. <br />Final seeding was accomplished at the loadout and several smaller areas at the mine. This final <br />seeding initiates the ten year liability period. Therefore, Kerr Coal Company will be eligible for <br />final bond release in 2009 if all reclamation requirements have been achieved by that time. <br />With respect to the reclamation that was completed, the Division would like to know the depth of <br />topsoil that was replaced, both at the loadout and at the mine areas. Also, we would like to have a <br />copy of the seedmix and seeding rates that were used. <br />As we have discussed on the phone, the Division is interested in reviewing the revegetation <br />monitoring data that was collected on the reclaimed areas last summer. This data will help you <br />and us determine whether any additional interseeding other cultural practices will be necessary. <br />Interseeding can be accomplished during the first five years of the liability period. After that, if <br />additional work is necessary, the ten year liability period is reinitiated. If necessary, additional <br />work could be accomplished this coming summer without restarting the ten year period. <br />Thank-you for submitting the information requested on the new form. It helps the OSM and the <br />Division monitor reclamation progress. <br />If you have any questions regazding this letter, please feel free to contact me. <br />Sincerely, <br />Sandra L. Brown <br />Environmental Protection Specialist <br />cc. George Patterson <br />Jim Mossman <br />