2008-03-21_PERMIT FILE - M2008009 (2)

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MAR-21-2009 03:28PM FROM-DIV RECLAMATION MINING & SAFETY +3038329106 T-a75 P.001/001 F-a59 ti ~~ cp1o DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ~ =~ '~ ,~, ` ~ DI~TISION OF WATER IZESOLJRCES ~~~~:* '~ jg~g ~ Response to Reclamation Permit Application Consideration Bill t2itter,]r. -- Governor Harris Q, Sherman Executive Direttor nick Wotfe, P.E. DATE: March 2l, ?008 Director TO: Travis hI. Marshall, L-nvironmental Protection Specialist CC: Division 6 Office; District 44 Water Commissioner FROM: Cynthia J. Love, Water Resources EngineerL~,/~j~ RE: Operator: Lyster Oil Company, inc., Lyster Pit, File No. M-2008-009 Section 8, Twp 6 N, Rng 90 W, 6th P,M., Moffat County Landowner- La L ster CONU1T10NS FOR APPROVAL ^ The proposed operation does not anticipate exposing groundwater. Therefore, exposure of ground water must not occur during or after mining operations. ® The proposed operation will consume ground water by evaporation, ®dust control, ®reclsmation, ®water removed in the mined product, ®processing, ~otlter: the irrigation of 60 acres. Prior co initiation of these uses ofground water, the applicant will need to obtain either a gravel pit or other type ofwell permit, as applicable. Prior to obtaining a permit, an approved water supply plan or decreed plan for augmentation is required in overappropriated areas. Currently this location is not considered overappropriated, however, if [his area becomes overappropriated, augmentation will be required. ® Prior to approving a well permit, the applicant must conduct a field inspection of the site and document the locations of all wells within 600 feet mile of the permit area. The applicant must then obtain a waiver of objection from ail well owners with wells within 600 feel of the perntit area or contact this office regarding the 600 foot spacing notification hearing process. Permit No. 66941-F was issued on March 19, 3008 for apond- well (gravel pit) with a surface area of 30 acres. The permitted uses are limited to evaporation, mint dewatering, moisture lost in the mined product (100,000 tong/year), dust control, processing and the irrigation of up to b0 acres. ^ The proposed operation may have potential impart on existing water righu near the project location. Please provide evidence that the proposed project will not alter or impact the historic operation of existing water rights. © The applicant has indicated plans co use ocher water for: uses at the permie site, storage in the excavated area(s). The applicant will need to provide evidence to this offce that the water is permitted or decreed for such uses, ^ Uther: COMM$NTS: f~ MAR 21 2008 Mining and Safety Office of the State Engineer 1313 Sherman Street, Suite 818 • Denver, CU 80203 • Phone: 303-866-3581•. Fax• 303-.3;89 www.waterstate.co. us