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DEC. 2 '98 8:21AM DMG,GJCT <br /> 1 303 2410336 p,2 <br /> STATE OF COLOMDO <br /> DIVISION OF MINERALS AND GEOLOGY <br /> 0cpartment of Nalural Resources <br /> 1313 Sharman St.,Rrom 215 <br /> Uenvui,C010rado.80203 <br /> Vhonr>:(303)866-3567 <br /> FAX:(30)832.8106 <br /> DF.PAM'MLMr OI: <br /> December 1; 1998 NATURAL <br /> RESOUR,(ES <br /> Rny Roma '— <br /> Mr. Dennis Keller Gowemor <br /> Colorado Department of Transportation Nnx.s S.Wchhearl <br /> 606 South 9 t1 Street `'`Y"" Dircao, <br /> Micaac(B.Long <br /> Grand Junction, Colorado Division Direraor- <br /> slsol - <br /> R.1" Hawks Nest Mine Reclamation Project <br /> Dear Mr. Keller: <br /> The Colorado Division of Minerals and Geology will be conducting reclamation construction <br /> activities at the now inactive Hawks Nest Mine in Gunnison County. The Hawks Nest is located <br /> north of Highway 133, east of the town of Somerset. Reclamation is scheduled to begin in the <br /> spring of 1999. <br /> Previous reclamation activities at Hawks Nest were only moderately successful. This is partially <br /> due to the sparsity of soil used during reclamation construction. In order to achieve a greater <br /> degree of reclamation success, it will be essential to use a soil cover over the existing ground <br /> surface. Howr..ver, there, is no available source of soil material on site_ <br /> We are aware abut CDOT generates a fair amount of soil/dirt while maintaining Highway 133 <br /> between Somerset and the top of McClure Pass. I have noted that some of this material is <br /> stockpiled nears the intersection with the Kebler Pass Road and Highway 133. <br /> As we discussed by phone today, Minerals and Geology is interested in obtaining the stockpilcd <br /> materials, and any additional materials generated during the coming winter and spring, for use <br /> during reclamation in 1999. <br /> )nitially, it appears that Division contractors will remove the stockpilcd materials to the Hawks <br /> Nest, The Division will require in the Invitation and Bid that the successful low bidder provide <br /> to CDOT proof of liability insurance and a traffic control plan. We will require that the <br /> contractor contact CDOT directly to ensure that appropriate measures are incorporated into the <br /> traffic control plan. <br /> We would be happy to discuss with CDOT the possibility of CDOT transporting materials <br /> generated during the next six months directly to the Hawks Nest, rather than to the stockpile . <br />