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Carter <br />Jim Dupler <br />Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety <br />Department of Natural Resources <br />1313 Sherman St., Room 215 <br />Denver, Colorado 80203 <br />Re: 112 Hard Rock /Metal Annual Report and Fees <br />Permit M-1977-300 <br />- Dear Mr._Dupler_ -- <br />9/22/2008 <br />Pursuant to Section 34-32-116 of the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Act, C.R.S. <br />1973, as amended, enclosed is the 112 Annual Report and Fee for the Cotter <br />Corporation Schwartzwalder Mine, Reclamation Permit M-1977-300. This report <br />provides a summary of the Cotter Corporation's activities at the Schwartzwalder Mine <br />Site. All mining operations were discontinued in 2003 site. <br />The Schwartzwalder Mine is located in Jefferson County. The mine has a total permitted <br />affected acreage of 43.29 acres in Section 25, T25, R71W, 6PM and Section 8, T3S, <br />R70W, 6PM. This acreage is unchanged from the previous report (see Figure 1). <br />Changes to Affected Area: <br />There were no significant changes to the affected area for this reporting period. A map <br />is not included with this report as the version submitted last year accurately depicts <br />affected area status. <br />Reclamation Completed During Report Period: <br />Cleanup of debris from the burned welding shop was completed with no salvageable <br />equipment resulting. Some cleanup and maintenance of the water treatment building <br />was conducted. Underground equipment and tool reclamation was completed. <br />Installation was completed on bulkheads to Steve and Pierce Adits to prevent mine <br />water discharge to the surface. <br />The Cotter Corporation is developing a plan for final phases of decommissioning and <br />reclamation activities. Characterization of the water treatment building slab, Barrens <br />Ponds, and the former welding shop concrete pad was completed. Samples from <br />additional scoping surveys have been submitted to the lab for analysis. These surveys <br />are necessary to determine the rate and extent of impacts which affect the plan for <br />reclamation. <br />Finally, notification has been sent to DRMS that Cotter accepts the change in status to a <br />Designated Mining Operation. Negotiations are underway to secure a contractor to <br />develop an Environmental Protection Plan for the mine. <br />Cotter Corporation Telephone (720) 554-6200 <br />7800 E. Dorado Place, Suite 210, Greenwood Village, CO 80111 Fax (720) 554-6201