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SEP-05-2008 01:24PM FROM-DIV RECLAMATION MINING & SAFETY +3038328106 T-411 P.001/001 F-483 <br />F Cp <br />DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES <br />o DIVISION OF WATER RESOUR <br />CES <br /> <br />?g ? Response to Reclamation Permit Application Consideration <br />DATE: September 4, 2008 <br />TO: Travis H. Marshall, Environmental Protection Specialist <br />CC. Division 6 Office; District 43 Water Commissioner <br />FROM: Cynthia J. Love, Water Resources Engineer J0 <br />Bill Ritter, Jr. <br />Governor <br />Harris D_ Sherman <br />Executive Director <br />0iek Wolfe, P.E. <br />Director <br />RECEIVED <br />SEP 0 5 ZgA. <br />RE: Operator: Connell Resources, Inc., White River City Pit <br />File No. M-2006-084, Revision AM-01 Division of n? , <br />Mining and Safety afety <br />Section 1, Twp 1 N, Rng 97 W, 6th P.M., Rio Blanco County <br />Landowner- Dalbo, inc. <br />CONDiT10NS FOR APPROVAL <br />? The proposed operation does not anticipate exposing groundwater. Therefore, exposure of ground water must not <br />occur during or after mining operations. <br />® The proposed operation will consume ground water by ®evaporation, ®dust control, ®reclamation, ®water <br />removed in the mined product, ®processing. The applicant plans to expand the lake surface area from 60.2 <br />acres to 65.7 acres, and to increase production from 250,000 tons per year to 500,000 tons per year. Prior <br />to initiation of these expanded uses of ground water, the applicant will need to apply to this office to <br />amend Permit No. 65275-F. This pit is located in a non-critical area, so a plan for augmentation is not <br />required. <br />® Prior to approving a well permit, the applicant must conduct a field inspection of the site and document the <br />locations of all wells within 600 feet mile of the pen-nit area. The applicant's field inspection confirmed there <br />are no wells within 600 feet of the permit area. <br />? The proposed operation m'ay have potential impact on existing water rights near the project location. Please <br />provide evidence that the proposed project will not alter or impact the historic operation of existing water rights. <br />? The applicant has indicated plans to use other water for; uses at the permit site, storage in the excavated <br />area(s). The applicant will need to provide evidence to this office that the water is permitted or decreed for such <br />uses. <br />? Other: <br />COMMENTS: <br />Office of the State Engineer <br />1313 Sherman Street, Suite 818 - Denver, CO 80203 - Phone: 303-866-3581 • Fax; 303,866.3589 <br />www.water.5tate,co.us