2008-06-04_GENERAL DOCUMENTS - M1981250

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•0 ---- 00 ?I IIII?I?IINIII DF COLORADO Roy Romer, Governor L R DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES MINED LAND RECLAMATION DIVISION DAVID C. SHELTON, Director March 4, 1987 MS. MiCKy Sandquist Yuma County Highway Department 1310 South Blake Street Wray, Colorado 80758 Re: Brand Pit, M-81-250; Galvin Pit, M-81-260 Dear Ms. Sandquist: Enclosed is the legal right to enter statement that was submitted to include Permits M-81-249 through M-81-271. This statement is in compliance with Rule 3.11(12) which requires: "The operator shall submit a copy of the lease, deed, abstract of title, or current tax receipt. In lieu therefore, a statement acknowledged by a notary public that the operator has the right to enter and mine will be accepted." The right to enter, in this case, is in compliance with the law and remains valid unless the Division received written notice that the operator does not have the right to enter. Our permit does not guarantee the right to continue mining the site if lease agreements change. I want to emphasize that while a notarized statement complies with the Mined i_and Reclamation Act it may not be a legally binding agreement. Yuma County should consult with legal counsel on this matter. In regard to cessation of mining, an operator must begin reclamation immediately unless the cessation may only be temporary. If there is a chance for resumption of mining activities than the operator should file a notice of temporary cessation with the Division. This cessation allows for a period, not to exceed five (5) years, in which to reactivate the pit. Please refer to Rule 1.6. If you have any questions, please contact me. Sincerely, Anne C. Baldrige Reclamation Specialist ACB/Krr Enclosures 423 Centennial Building, 1313 Sherman Street Denver, Colorado 80203-2273 Tel. (303) 866-3567