1993-05-14_GENERAL DOCUMENTS - C1984067

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STATE OF COLORADO DIVISION OF MINERALS AND GEOLOGY oF'CO�o Department of Natural Resources Fr% 1313 Sherman St., Room 215 +� Denver,CO 80203 '1876+ Phone:(303)866-3567 FAX:(303)832-8106 Rov Romer Governor MEMO Michael B.Long Division Director Date: May 14, 1993 Jim McArdle From: Steve Renner/ RE: Coal Gulch Mine Reclamation As we have previously discussed, the Coal Program was interested in contracting reclamation of the revoked Coal Gulch Mine to the Inactive Mines Program. Because of an apparent attempt to permit the site, I had requested that IMP delay reclamation of the site until the intentions of the potential permittee became clear. Although a permit application was submitted near the end of July, 1992 , it was never deemed to be complete as due to a significant lack of baseline data contained in the application. We have had discussions with the applicant regarding the necessity to provide additional data. The applicant has- informed us of his intent to drill at least two holes to obtain the missing groundwater and geochemical data. I understand, however, that this has not yet occurred. The Coal Gulch mine permit was revoked a number of years ago. To date the site remains unreclaimed. As the population of La Plata county, and particularly of Durango, continues to grow, I am becoming increasingly concerned that the site be stabilized. Therefore, I am requesting that the Inactive Mines Program develop a reclamation plan for the site over the next few months. The goal of the plan would be to stabilize the highwall and the Coal Gulch diversion, revegetate the area and treat the drainage discharging from the pond. Other site stabilization work should be accomplished as bond funds permit. I would like to have the reclamation work completed by the end of this year if at all possible. Please let me know if you have questions or comments. CC: Michael Long Dan Hernandez