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STATE OF COLORADO <br />DIVISION OF RECLAMATION, MINING AND S I FETY <br />Department of Natural Resources <br />1313 Sherman St., Room 215 <br />Denver, Colorado 80203 <br />Phone: (303) 866-3567 <br />FAX: (303) 832-8106 <br />May 19, 2008 <br />RECEIVED <br />MAY 212008 <br />Division of Reclamation, <br />mining and Safety <br />6e? <br />COLORADO <br />D I V I S I ON OF <br />RECLAMATION <br />MINING <br />SAFETY <br />Bill Ritter, Jr. <br />Governor <br />Harris D. Sherman <br />Tim Scanlon Executive Director <br />TMS Consulting Ronald W. Cattany <br />Division Director <br />P.O. Box 53 Natural Resource Trustee <br />Saguache, Colorado 81149 <br />Re: Flying Triangle Ranch Pit, 112c permit Application No. M-2008-018, Reclamation Liability Estimate. <br />Dear Mr. Scanlon, <br />The Division of Reclamation Mining and Safety has received TMS Consulting response to staff review of the <br />above referenced application. It appears that all issues have been addressed to meet the minimum requirements of <br />the Act and Rules. Staff notes the public comment period expired on May 14, 2008. No comments of opposition <br />were received. Therefore, the final step prior to a decision is the agreement of the reclamation liability estimate. <br />Please find enclosed the Final Reclamation Liability Estimate prepared by DRMS. The estimate is similar to that <br />provided within the application with the exception of one task. The worst case scenario based on the proposed <br />plans would need to include the establishment of a 3:1 slope on an excavation bench and revegetation of the <br />slope. Overall the additional task amounted to a minimal increase over the supplied estimate in Exhibit L. Also, <br />it is important to note that this does not include any disturbance for additional soils in the east half of the proposed <br />site. Since the amount of area is unknown the Division will adjust the bond as this area is disturbed and the <br />operator will need to note such disturbances within the annual report. <br />Staff has calculated the reclamation liability to be $12,681.00. Please review the estimate and contact staff <br />immediately if there are any discrepancies or errors that might affect the overall costs. If Hard Rock Paving <br />accepts the estimate, staff will need written acceptance prior to issuing a decision. <br />If you need additional information, please contact me at the Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety, Grand <br />Junction Field Office, 101 S. 3rd St., Suite 301, Grand Junction, Colorado 81501, telephone no. 970.241.1117. <br />Sincerely, <br />1 <br />G. Russell Means <br />Environmental Protection Specialist II <br />Enclosure: Final Reclamation Liability Esstimate <br />Office of Office of <br />Mined Land Reclamation Denver • Grand Junction • Durango Active and Inactive Mines <br />?I _-