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DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES adz <br />DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES <br />Response to Reclamation Permit Application Consideration <br />DATE: November 18, 2008 <br />TO: G. Russell Means, Environmental Protection Specialist <br />Bill Ritter, Jr. <br />Governor <br />Harris D. Sherman <br />Executive Director <br />Dick Wolfe, P.E. <br />Director <br />CC: Division 6 Office; District 43 Water Commissioner RECEIVED <br />FROM: Cynthia J. Love, Water Resources Enginee 0 ? <br />RE: Operator: Western Gravel LLC, WRC Gravel Pit, File No. M-2008-070 NOV 118 LUI, t/ <br />Section 9, Twp 1 N, Rng 96 W, 6th P.M., Rio Blanco County Division ai iNeciamatlon, <br />Landowner - Sam F. and Virginia L. Love t!f Ring and Salet2+ <br />CONDITIONS FOR APPROVAL 1,? <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, ?other: <br />Prior to initiation of these uses of ground water, the applicant will need to obtain either a gravel pit or other type <br />of well permit, as applicable. Prior to obtaining a permit, an approved water supply plan or decreed plan for <br />augmentation is 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 permit area. The applicant must then obtain a waiver of <br />objection from all well owners with wells within 600 feet of the permit area or contact this office regarding the <br />600 foot spacing notification/hearing process. <br />? The proposed operation may 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: dust control and gravel washing uses at the permit site <br />at a total rate of 12,500 gallons per day (10.0 acre-feet per year). The applicant intends to supply such <br />water through water rights owned by the landowners, specifically from the George S. Witter Ditch. The <br />subject reach of the White River is not over-appropriated, and as such, diversions for the proposed uses <br />may be made in priority. <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.watenstate.co.us