2008-04-30_PERMIT FILE - M2008014

• Permit No: M2008014
• IBM Index Class Name: PERMIT FILE
• Doc Date: 4/30/2008
• Doc Name: Response
• From: DWR
• To: DRMS
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

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Response to Reclamation Permit Application Consideration
DATE: April 30, 2008
TO: Berhan M. Keffelew, Environmental Protection Specialist
CC: Division 1 Office, District 49 Water Commissioner
FROM: Justina P. Mickelson, Physical Science Researcher Scientist ~~~
Bill Ritter, Jr.
Governor
Harris D. Sherman
Executive Director
Dick Wolfe, P.E.
Director
RE: Operator: Halde Sand & Gravel, Inc. Halde Pit; File No. M-2008-014
Section 8, Twp 9 S, Rnq 45 W, 6th P.M., Kit Carson County
CONDITIONS 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, ^reclamation,
^ water removed in the mined product, ^ processing, ^ other:
Prior to initiation of these uses of ground water, the applicant will need to obtain either a gravel pit or
other type of well permit, as applicable. However, prior to obtaining a permit, an approved water supply
plan or decreed plan for augmentation is 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 of the permit area. The applicant must then obtain a waiver of
objection from all well owners with wells within 600 feet of the permit area or request a hearing before
the State Engineer.
^ The proposed operation may have potential impact on existing water rights near the project location.
Applicant needs to demonstrate that the proposed project will not alter or impact the historic operation of
. existing water rights.
® The applicant has indicated plans to use other water for dust control purposes at the permit site. The
source of water for this use is to be obtained from the owner. Applicant should be able to document that
this water came from a source approved for industrial use. Applicant may contact the water
commissioner for further information.
^ The applicant has not identified any proposed use of water at the permit site. If water will be used for
any purpose at this site, the applicant will need to document that the water was obtained from a legal
source, the water was diverted in priority under a water right decreed for such industrial use or the use of
water was approved by the Colorado Ground Water Commission for such industrial use.
COMMENTS: If stormwater runoff is intercepted by this operation and is not diverted or ca ture, it
must be released to the stream system within 72 hours. This may require a discharge p . E-
WQCD. Otherwise, the operator will need to make replacements for evaporation. //
Any surface flows from Landsman Creek should be prevented from entering mine pit. `~~R 3 0 2~~
The applicant may contact the State Engineer's Office with any questions. ~ Division of Reclamation,
Office of the State Engineer Mining and Safety
1313 Sherman Street, Suite 818 • Denver, CO 80203 • Phone: [phone] • Fax: [phone]
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