REP14679

• Permit No: M1981058
• IBM Index Class Name: Report
• Doc Date: 6/29/1990
• Doc Name: 112 ANNUAL FEE LETTER 60 DAY NOTICE
• Permit Index Doc Type: ANNUAL FEE / REPORT
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

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MINED LAND RECLAMATION DIVISION
Department of Natural Resources
1313 Sherman St., Room 275
Denver, CO 80203
303 866-3567
Fa K: 303 832-8106
August 16, 1990
Mr. Thomas Latham
Box 66
DeBeque, Colorado 81630
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Roy Ramer,
Governor
Freo R. Banta,
Division D~renor
Re: DeBeque Gravel Pit„ File M-81-058, Possible Temporary Cessation
Dear Mr. Latham:
We received and reviewed the DeBeque Gravel Pit Annual Report. The report
indicated that the site has been, and may continue to be, inactive for at least six
months. Please refer to the Minerals Rules and Regulations Sections 1.6.2 and
1.6.2(2)(a) which state that if an operation ceases production fora period of
180 days or more, the operator must file a Notice of Temporary Cessation with the
Board. This notice must. state the date of cessation, the reasons for cessation, a
plan for the resumption of mining, a description of those activities the operator
will take to ensure compliance with the permit reclamation requirements and a
description of site mair~tenance activities to ensure compliance with the
performance standards (A:ule 6). The Notice of Temporary Cessation should be sent
to the Division separates from other correspondence.
As an alternative to tertfporary cessation, you may amend your permit to indicate
that the operation will be intermittently active throughout its life. The
amendment application must include a description of those activities the operator
will undertake to ensure compliance with the permit reclamation requirements, and
description of the site maintenance activities which will ensure compliance with
the performance standards (Rule 6). Rule 1.6.2.(2)(d) addresses this amendment.
Since the annual report indicated that operations have temporarily ceased, you
should submit either a request for temporary cessation or a permit amendment within
the next 45 days. If the request indicates that the site is sufficiently
stabilized, we will approve the request for cessation within sixty days. If the
request indicates that there may be same problems with the site, we will either
request more informatior~ from you, or schedule the site for an inspection. If you
submit an amendment to t:he permit, we will process it within 30 to 90 days for 110
and 112 operations, respectively.
If you have questions, please do not hesitate to call.
Sincerely,
Barbara D. Chiappone
Annual Fees/Reports Section
Enclosure(s)
9504E