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~., .~, LAS ANIMAS COUNTY III'II'll'IIIIIIIII ~IMlll'CiIt$ MTi~t ~MYCD ~SE C~{FLCE 200 EAST FIRST ST. ROOM 104 TRINIDAD, COLORADO 81082 RECEIVED November 10. 1999 NOV 14 1994 Division of Minerals & Geology Mr. Wallace Erickson Environmental Protection Intern Division of Minerals and Geology 1313 Sherman Street, Room 215 Denver, CO 80203 RE: Raton Creek Mine, Permit No. C-82-055 Dear Wally: I would like to express my gratitude to you for the tour you gave me at the Raton Creek Mine. I feel that the reclamation at this mine site is beyond my expectations. So far, the reclamation is consistent with Las Animas County Zoning Regulations. The two buildings located at the mine site (1) Shop and (2) Wash Plant both appear to be built to code. However, I have not been able to find any building permits that were issued to the Raton Creek Mine for these two structures- The water tank that is also located on the mine site appears to be built well and I do not see any problems with this tank staying on the property along with the two other structures. After the tour and reviewing my files in the Planning Office. I have no objections to this Reclamation Plan as it exists now- I have only one major concern pertaining to the 675 foot long 8 foot culvert that is located at this site- According to Map #14 dated May 17, 1993, the B foot culvert which travels east to west under the shop will remain in place after the reclamation is done. My concern is who will be responsible for the maintenance of this underground culvert- In the worst case scenario, should this 675 foot long culvert not be properly maintained and we experience a heavy rainfall. this could block or plug the existing drainage Michael A. Ossola Director (719) 846-4486 (719) 846-7160 FAX (719) 846-8666